Something funny happens when you finally let an idea go from sitting in your head to allowing it out into the real world…
Other people get involved.
It was about two weeks ago that I finally got the courage to share publicly an idea I’ve had for years: bringing my own free walking tours to downtown Albuquerque.
Within minutes of publishing the blog, people reached out with positive comments and encouraging messages. Some even reached out to have coffee or a meal to discuss how they could help. And some people even signed up to join me on a walking tour.
To everyone who reached out, to those of you reading this, and especially to those who took time this past Saturday to join my first tour: THANK YOU.
A total of nine adults and one child met me in Robinson Park for my very first Then & Now Downtown Albuquerque Walking Tour. Sure, I may have been related to some of them but I wouldn’t trade the support of my family for anything in the world.
Together, we explored the art and architecture of downtown, learned about Albuquerque’s history dating back to the arrival of the railroad in 1880, and saw which restaurants, cafes, and businesses are operating in the city’s core today.
My favorite comment from the entire tour didn’t come from one of the guests, though they all had good things to say about the experience, but rather it was something I overheard a passerby say under his breath as he crossed our path:
Tourists downtown? That’s something you don’t see every day.
I hope to use future walking tours to continue to push back on that sentiment and I invite you to help me, even and especially if you’re a local. The next few Saturday mornings are open for registrations right now.
I hope to see you on Saturday!
Hasta pronto!
Eric
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