Thursday, September 14, 2006

Retiring in Santa Fe

Santa Fe - a magnet for baby boomers. Most boomers start by saying "I'd like to retire early". I got a call the other day from someone who told me "I've paid my dues, and it's time for me to get out of the rat race". Whether one is ready to retire, or just dreaming about it, Santa Fe is a perfect choice for a better quality of life. Keep in mind - this is not South Florida. Retirees here are very active! And, they tend to look young and be in great shape. It's something about the air. Let's take a look at all the great things Santa Fe has to offer:

- Weather: About as close to perfect as one can imagine. 300 sunny days a year. No humidity. Beautiful seasons. Cool summer nights. Mild winters (with great skiing nearby!)
- Food: Being a chef in Santa Fe is akin to being a rock star. They even have a magazine here devoted to the local chefs. Food is taken very seriously here. The choices are numerous. The only thing they don't have yet is a great Thai restaurant.
- Shopping: Walking around the Santa Fe plaza, and down the streets around the plaza is a delight. The amount of boutiques and shops will dazzle you. Bring lots of money...you are sure to see things you like.
- Entertainment: Almost every restaurant and hotel here has live music regularly. Even the local pizza place and burrito place (Bumblebees has some great jazz!) In addition, there is the world famous Santa Fe Opera, as well as the Lensic Center for Performing Arts.
- Arts: It's no secret that Santa Fe is one of the art capitals of the world. Walk down Canyon Rd and peruse the many art galleries. Take in the numerous sculptures all over the city. It's overwhelming how much good art there is here!
- Physical Beauty: No matter where you go in Santa Fe, you can't help but notice the towering mountains that surround the city, and rise up in the distance. The vistas are awe inspiring.

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