Every September
someone in our family
drives five hundred miles
to
Near Gallup on the way to Hatch NM |
Hatch New Mexico
for the seasonal harvest
delicious chile
~
Usually we get about 30 pounds. It
is roasted, then frozen,
brought back in ice chests,
and divided up among family.
~
We love it!
Ancients traded them
Habanero's valuable
Satisfying gold
~
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wow, 500 miles for some chiles. must be some adventure. fun times.
ReplyDeleteIt's a vacation retreat at the same time and a fun family trip.
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Delightful colors, photos and haiku ~
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artmusedog and carol
Oh yum! And oh how I love that New Mexico landscape Gemma! What vibrant color and such a lovely tradition to savor throughout the coming year!
ReplyDeleteTravelling to AZ I always enjoy driving through New Mexico!
ReplyDeleteOmigoodness, I missed this one. Love this haiku tale. Only in New Mexico . . .
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