Day 11 Grants to Albuquerque NM 75 miles
Today was good. Not too hot and we still had the wind behind us. It's chilly in the morning but warms up quickly when the sun comes up.
We had five people leave and picked up one. Ann is going to Missoula, Mt to see her niece graduate and then coming back when we get to Tucumcari.
We took a little side trip today. When we got off I40 west of Albuquerque the directions didn't make sense. (We later found out that the exit had been modified since last year.) We started down this road looking for Rio Grande Blvd where we would turn left. We got to the top of a hill and I could see Albuquerque off to the left about 10 miles. (You can see a long way out here -- wide open spaces.) We stopped and I said this can't possibly be right. The was a good deal of discussion but the majority, (two) thought we should keep going. We came to an intersection out in the country by then and we stopped a two guys in a rollback(tow truck). I asked him where we would find Rio Grande Blvd. He had a good belly laugh before he said "About 9 miles back the way you came." Back we went and found Kevin, the priest, standing on the corner talking on his cell phone. He got the right directions from Tracey and the four of us took off down Central Ave which intersects Rio Grande Blvd if you're ever out this way.
The picture at the top is a cattle guard. They put them any place they don't want cattle to cross. I guess a cow won't go across them because their hooves could get stuck. They have them on many secondary roads and they are treacherous for bikes. We're not as smart as cows we cross them.
A priest is good person to have around for lost souls. Those modified exits can be a real son-of-a-gun! Did you really go over the cattle guard? Hope you walked over! It just looks so beautiful out there..I want to be there. Happy climbing tomorrow. Santa Fe awaits you. Hope the city is ready for you all. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteActually after taking a closer look at the cattle guard it looks okay, much easier to manipulate than a "catch basin." I'm really enjoying this trip, best thing you ever did Sam. I cannot hit the sack til I read how your day went. Have a glorious time.
ReplyDeleteJust a thought, but since you're going with the wind, how about a small (4 foot square) sail? You'll need good brakes on a windy day.
ReplyDeleteWell, Sam, I've been sitting in front of this computer for so long my ass is sore, ya know?
Keep up the good work! Luv the pics.
Hey dad you might be interested to know that they have "cattle guards" all over Disney's Animal Kingdom. It's what they use to keep certain animals on their own turf - and from eating each other! You cross over them in jeeps in a "safari". The animals there have a lot of land. I had never seen cattle guards until then.
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ReplyDeleteOops! Sam, just remember that real men don't get lost, they just find a new way to get there! You are doing a great job --- stay safe and while you ride, find something to smile about in that goofy head of yours!
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