Well, here I am again, resurfacing in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico- no kidding.
Haven't been below 5000 feet for almost a week now. Finally headed south again out of Albequerque, NM.
Found some really high country east of Cuba with several passes over 9400', but only a little snow in the shaded sections.
Saw the Valles Caldera National Preserve, then came down the hill into Los Alamos - home of the nuke.
Fairly impressive security! Knew from http://www.gasbuddy.com/ that I didn’t want to buy gas in Santa Fe at $2.55, so filled up early. Visited Bandelier National Park just outside of Los Alamos, met the Chief Park Ranger and saw some of the cave and cliff dwellings. Then down to Sante Fe to visit a couple guys I’d worked with in the past with some investigations. Saw the Basilica from the 1600’s St Francis of Assissi, and the very historic downtown district. Checked out a bar called Cowgirls, but they didn’t play either kind of music.
Surprised to see very few campers and tourists on the road. Only 80 miles from the Mexican line.
Check out the sign in the pic. This viewpoint is NOT to be confused with the one 516’ or 497’ ahead!
Headed over to Gila Hot Springs area today - stay tuned.
Distance - so far 4020 km.
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