We’ve been traveling across NM for several days now. So far we’ve stopped in Taos, Roswell, and Carlsbad. Today we spent the afternoon exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park. We have a tradition that every time we visit a National Park or a new town we get a Christmas ornament to commemorate the trip. I had found the perfect handmade ornament at the Taos Pueblo- but I missed getting an ornament from Roswell- so I made sure to get one from Carlsbad Caverns. Upon leaving the visitor center and walking to the parking lot, I found what looked like an ornament hanging from a thorny plant beside our car. What a cool coincidence! I had been a bit disappointed I missed getting an ornament from Roswell. But now I happily have 3 ornaments for our trip instead of just two. ☺️🤍
