Tuesday, January 15, 2008

New Mexico








We are spending the night in Albuquerque after leaving Vegas around 10:30. This is day #5 and it is finally starting to feel like the trip we envisioned. Before it was more of a trip to Las Vegas and over to Tacopa Hot Springs Ca to visit Connie's dad. We did meet up with Henry and Maryanne yesterday and had a wonderful 6 hours with them , including lunch and a trip back to their place. Death Valley is an amazingly beautiful place. For Creationists like us it is unbelievable to see what the spoken word of God has created. The mountains surrounding Death Valley are just breathtaking!
Today we got to see the part of Arizona that Oregonians, at least these two, are totally ignorant of. We traveledI-40 through Williams and Flagstaff, and went up through a pass that was higher than anything in Oregon. Just like all of Oregon is not like Portland, so not all of Arizona is not like Phoenix/Tucson. We stopped in Flagstaff for lunch at the Galaxy diner on old Route 66. It is a real throwback to the 60s. My right foot is in love with Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico so far. The 75 mph freeway signs are wonderful and we passed state troopers on the side of the road while we were doing almost 85, and not a look. That may change a bit as we start heading south and east. Traveling across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia might make us a little more cautious.
I know, still no pictures posted, but they will be here within the next two days. We rode almost 600 miles today and may have a 700 mile drive tomorrow, depending on which source you believe. We will rely on the Navigator, our little Garmin GPS. She thinks we have around 600 miles, so will follow her route.

5 comments:

Sam Hulse said...

I'm so glad to hear that God in mending fences and building bridges.

We are going to start calling you lead foot.

I pray for safe travel.
God Bless
Sam Hulse

Bill said...

Technology, high speeds, and the freedom of the road stretched out in front of you...dang; I'm jealous!

I'm stoked you guys are blogging; what an awesome way for us to follow you along!

God is awesome...

Carrie said...

Thanks for sharing. It's nice to read someone else's blog who are ENJOYING themselves!!! By the way, dinner was FABULOUS and we dropped off the dishes at your house. Now you can enjoy the rest of your trip in peace!! Can't wait to hear what's next.

Anonymous said...

Oh man, i am so excited that you are blogging. Sounds like you are having a good time so far.

I miss you guys SO much!
Be safe.
And I promise to keep checking back in on your journey.

Anonymous said...

Oh wow...the pics make it so much more fun!!!