Wednesday, March 06, 2019

ALBUQUERQUE NM TO SANTA ROSA STATE PARK NM LED TO A QUIET AND RELAXING AFTERNOON

DSC_1004

FOUND US A QUIET PEOPLE FREE PLACE FOR THE NIGHT

Not wanting to rush off into the Albuquerque morning rush hour traffic we instead took the Jeep and headed out into the countryside about 4 miles northeast of the Enchanted Trails RV Park.  Decided to do our morning walk along a trail at the Albuquerque Volcanic Field.  We did that but didn’t go as far as any of the small volcanic mounds.  We were back to Enchanted Trails about 40 minutes later.

DSC_0992

THERE ARE 3 SMALL MOUNTAIN MOUNDS HERE WHERE A 5 MILE LONG FISSURE OPENED THE EARTH’S CRUST THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO

DSC_0988

EASY WALKING ALONG THIS WIDE PATHWAY

DSC_0989

A FEW MILES SOUTHEAST OF THE TRIPLE VOLCANO MOUNTAINS LIES ALBUQUERQUE UNDER THAT LIGHT SMOG LAYER THIS SIDE OF THE SANDIA MOUNTAINS LOOKING BLUE IN THE BACKGROUND

DSC_0991

LOOKING WEST ACROSS NEW MEXICO IN THE DIRECTION OF ARIZONA

DSC_0993

THE SHADOW COWBOY TAKES A PHOTO OF A BUNCH OF TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS CAUGHT UP IN A FENCE

We hooked up the Jeep and had the big wheels rolling  east out of Enchanted Trails at 9:25.  Clear blue sunny skies and with the wind at our backs as we rolled right through Albuquerque New Mexico.  Traffic was lighter than expected and we were soon climbing into the Sandia Mountains.  We were familiar with the steady altitude gain up and over the mountains and never had any problems.

DSC_0994

A FINAL WAVE TO CAMPING WORLD AS WE WENT BY

DSC_0995

HEADING EAST ON I-40 THROUGH ALBUEQUERQUE  NM APPROACHING THE MAJOR I-25 INTERCHANGE…..NOTICE THE LACK OF TRAFFIC

DSC_0996

CLIMBING UP AND OVER THE SANDIA MOUNTAINS ON A CLEAR BLUE SKY MORNING

As we slipped out onto the rolling plains I watched the Sandia Mountains slowly disappear in my driver’s side window.  My thoughts are always the same, will I ever see my beloved mountains again:((

DSC_0997

NOT SURE WHAT THIS ‘OUT OF PLACE’ COMPLEX IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF I-40

DSC_0998

Not much happening along I-40 as we plodded east but watching the scenery roll by I knew this was the easy end of our long journey home.  The further one goes east the busier it gets and in a few days or a week we will once again be into that chaotic manic mash of eastern traffic.

DSC_0999

Our destination today was the Santa Rosa Lake State Park about 8 miles north of Santa Rosa New Mexico.  Seeing how it is ‘off-season’ for the Park there were not many people here.  A few fellow RV’ers scattered about and no State Park employees.  Although confusing we did find a pull-through site nestled in amongst Pinion Juniper trees and if it weren’t for the trees we could easily see the lake.  Nobody close enough to bother us or we them.  Now I call that a win/win situation.  And checking our rear passenger side outside dually wheel we were happy to see the fluid leaking has stopped.  Camping World’s tightening of the flange bolts may just have solved the problem.  Touch wood of course.

DSC_1000

CROSSING OVER A RESERVOIR DAM ACROSS WHAT I THINK IS THE PECOS RIVER IN THE SANTA ROSA LAKE STATE PARK

DSC_1001

WITH THE LAKE AHEAD WE CRUISE THROUGH THE PARK LOOKING FOR THE ROCKY POINT CAMPGROUND

We only drove about 150 miles today and I feel like we’ve driven about 550 miles.  Don’t know what it is draining my energy so much but it sure is frustratingly disappointing.  Seems all I feel like doing is stretching out in my cushy leather recliner and staying there.  Might have to get a chocolate milkshake IV drip line put in my arm.  At this rate it could be 3 months before we get home:((

DSC_1002

FOUND US A QUIET PULL THROUGH SITE IN THE WESTERN LOOP SECTION

DSC_1005

There have been a handful of times over the years following stressful RV occasions where I have quietly vegged out in the coach tipped back in a favorite chair.  With sunshine wafting through our rig’s windows this afternoon encompassing  me in a calming serene tranquility I briefly felt again the fleeting hand of healing.  Don’t know where we’ll be tomorrow but this afternoon for a few moments I was content to be right where I was……………………

DSC_1003

WE WERE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED NOT ONLY TO SEE ROBINS BUT TO HEAR THEIR CHEERY SPRING CHIRPINGS AS WELL

DSC_1006

GROANER’S CORNER:(( A man has been on Death Row for 8 years and has just lost his last appeal. The execution day arrives, and after the priest has read to him, the hangman escorts him from the cell. They get out of the cell block into the courtyard and the prisoner is down hearted to see it is absolutely pouring down rain."I don't believe this." Says the prisoner "Of all the days to be hung and its pouring hard with rain."The hangman replies "Well its all right for you, I've got to walk back in it!"  

------------------------------

Q: What do you call a lawyer who has gone bad?

A: Senator.

---------------------------------------

During a dinner party, the hosts two little children entered the dining room totally nude and walked slowly around the table. The parents were so embarrassed that they pretended nothing was happening and kept the conversation going. The guests cooperated and also continued as if nothing extraordinary was happening. After going all the way around the room, the children left, and there was a moment of silence at the table, during which one child was heard to say.... "You see, it IS vanishing cream!"

----------------------------------------

divorce9

=============================

7 comments:

  1. Love the last little joke!! Too funny.
    Glad you folks are settled into a spot you seem to like. Maybe a day or two of rest will help ease that unwell feeling. Glad you arrived safely!

    ReplyDelete
  2. If I were you, I'd relax down there for a few more weeks. Still winter here & lots of snow. Suppose to warm up Sunday.

    ReplyDelete
  3. It is always so stressful when a motorhome has mechanical issues and no wonder that you are tired out. Maybe stay in the park for a day or two and get your mojo back (as they say). Good luck.

    ReplyDelete
  4. We have good friends who spend a couple of weeks each summer parked in the Enchanted Trails Park. There son and his family live in the area. They always talk about all the things you shared pictures of.
    Safe travels.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Be sure to take your time heading east. It's not RVing weather here yet by our standards, not by a long shot. Gord.

    ReplyDelete
  6. It is nice to have some short travel days and relax for a while enjoying some new scenery. We do not want to hurry home either, take your time and travel safe.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Take your time coming north. Delhi has about a foot of new snow.

    ReplyDelete