Land of Enchantment ﻿

Land of Enchantment

5/21/2015

Rolled into Albuquerque thinking 3 days would be enough since I'd visited the city once before (1989?). This was the wrong assumption. I'm not sure if the city has changed so much over the years, or I just didn't get it back then.

The photos show some of what I enjoyed this past week but I can't even describe the feeling of this place. It just plain feels comfortable and yes, New Mexico has the bluest sky I've ever seen.

Enjoyed the Route 66 Hostel for its original charm, location. and wonderful people. Thinking of you, Harlan of Coos Bay, Leo of El Paso, Sharon of Biloxi, Silke of Hamburg, Cath of England (see you, Sunday), and Jackie of Alaska (I will hear you play, one day).

I'm convinced that I will be called back to New Mexico; more to do in the city, and much more to stop and take in amidst the beautiful mountains and mesas. The few hours into and out of New Mexico were a continuous photo moment.

Plus, I love that the state bird is the greater roadrunner, a long-legged bird in the cuckoo family.

8 Comments

Fred

5/22/2015 02:31:11 pm

Great pictures! I'm traveling vicariously through you. Envy that blue sky, it has rained every day in Austin for since forever - not good for cycling. I miss the drought!

judy

5/23/2015 02:57:42 am

Fred...does this mean I'm not missing the walnut creek ride today? Yeah! In Flagstaff & Austin seems flat now! J

Gary

5/23/2015 11:48:01 am

Don't miss Taos! (You probably already have.)

Judy

5/24/2015 02:55:07 am

Gary,
Yes, have been in Flagstaff 4 nights; that story coming! Will return to NM & add Taos to the itinerary!

Karen

5/24/2015 10:26:38 am

Albuquerque used to be a stop on my dad's Preston Trucking runs if I remember correctly. Never been, but looks like a fun place! By the way, thanks for the "phone home" :o)

Judy

5/24/2015 12:31:27 pm

Karen, You are quite welcome! New Mexico is gorgeous but you heard it here first --- Albuquerque is the next Austin! Good time to buy in but it'll be sprawling & expensive within 5 years. A "judy prediction".

Barb

5/27/2015 03:54:08 pm

Also Judy -- so want to see Albuqueque.. looks amazing.

Judy

6/5/2015 10:53:51 am

Barb --- get Albuquerque on your 3-5 year itinerary at best. I predict it's the next Austin!