4/10/09 - Stop 2 - Santo Nino de Atocha Shrine

After leaving the Petroglyph site, a Chapel sign caught our attention, so we turned right instead of left toward the highway, and three miles later, we turned onto a dirt road. Up a short hill we saw a lovely old Chapel (now a Shrine). The Three Rivers area used to be a thriving community, but nothing is left now except this Chapel. When we walked inside, a handful of local people were concluding the Stations of the Cross, and we were warmly welcomed. Some had walked the 8 miles from the highway, making their Good Friday pilgrimage. Afterwards we adjourned to a large covered patio for coffee and donuts. Beautiful area. Charming, friendly people. A good stop for us.