Pictures of the old pueblo

Here are pictures of the ruins at an old pueblo from the 1600's taken on day 4.

4th day

This morning we got up early and headed out to see a mass ascension of hot air balloons which is the kick off for the annual Albuquerque hot air balloon festival. There must have been close to 200 in the air scattered all over the skies above town. Steve and I then rode a loop ride north of town that took us to some old pueblos and some scenic roads. We will spend another night at Bill's and figure out where our next destination will be. We will try and stay away from cold weather.

3rd day

We woke to drizzle and 33 degree weather. After another breakfast at Denny's we hit I-25 and headed to Albuquerque. It stayed around 35 deg. For over an hour and then slowly worked up to the 40s. Finally just south of Santa Fe the clouds broke and it jumped up to the 60s. We then turned off the highway and drove to Tent Rocks Nat. Monument and saw some unique formations caused by erosion. After seeing this we finished our trip to Albuquerque and arrived at our cousin Bill Green's house. Bill took us to dinner at El Pinto's a huge New Mexican restaurant. We spent the evening in good conversation covering firearms, politics and energy issues.

2nd day

We woke this morning to over cast skies and chilly weather. After a nice breakfast at Denny's we headed north on I-25 and Trinidad, CO where we turned west on highway 12. The sky turned blue and the Aspen trees were turning bright yellow and gold. It made for a beautiful ride on nice winding blacktop. We followed a route that curved back south to Taos, NM where we stopped for lunch. There was a home coming parade that slowed the traffic in town but we managed to get through and find a parking spot for the bikes. A burger and beer later we were back on the road. The ride back looped us through Angel Fire and Eagles Nest. We went past the Boy Scout camp Philmont and the NRA Whittington Center. Along the last stretch of road was a herd of Buffalo and many Antelope.

First night

Here we are at a KOA Kabin in Raton, NM. Chilly weather which is suppose to be around for several days.

Let the ride begin

We are off like a flash, Steve from Kansas City and me from Paulden. 600+ mile day for both of us ending in Raton, NM. I'll have my SPOT turned on leaving bread crumbs along the way.
See you down the road.
Jim

Steve

I'm ready for another adventure, let's ride

Occupation: Professional Slacker

On the road again

Steve and I will be back on the road October 4th on our BMW K1600 motorcycles meeting in Raton,NM. After touring that part of the state for 3-4 days, weather permitting, we will head West through Colorado then to Utah. You will have to join us to see where we go exactly because right now we don't have a clue.
Stay tuned
Jim