View of the mountains from our campsite

Truth or Consequences, NM

Diner on Rt. 66 in Albuquerque

Santa Rosa, NM to Truth or Consequences, NM: This morning dawned clear and sunny. Not a cloud in the sky. We got set up, bid adieu to Roger and Josephine, and were on the way by 9:15. I started driving and thought we’d change shortly after Albuquerque, but we didn’t find a place to stop until about 12:30. Going through Albuquerque wasn’t bad at all. I really like the city. Route 66 goes right through the city and there are a plethora of historic motor courts, restaurants, and diners in well preserved condition. We dropped south on Route 25 out of Albuquerque which follows the Rio Grande and the route of the old Camino Real which was built by the Spanish and went from Mexico City, Mexico, to Santa Fe, NM (1598 to 1882). Translated, it means “the royal road”. The Rio Grande river meanders between two mountain ranges in a high desert area. Very pretty. After stopping at a Phillips 66 travel center and fueling and eating, we continued on our way with Mike driving. They even have a campground at this travel center. It’s not too bad for just an overnight. I was starving by the time we stopped. I had steak and eggs and Mike had a roast beef/pepper sandwich. And, the “check engine” light didn’t come on at all today. Life is good. There’s a really pretty lake just outside of town and an interesting looking Indian museum we’re going to check out tomorrow. 85 today. Oh, and we saw a coyote crossing Rt. 25.