To Santa Fe

September 11, 2006: Waving good bye to Bill at the Blue swallow and leaving Tucumcari, the group began their day travelling through the vast plains of the New Mexico landsacpe. A brisk dip in the Blue Hole at Santa Rosa proved to all that River is a true nutter. The water was a deep blue and very, very cold. Not only did River dive in once but because everyone wanted to get an action shot, he did it twice more due to some people missing the shot the first two times!

During the 7000 ft. climb above sea level to Santa Fe, the little caravan of cars took shelter at a petrol station when the heavens opened to a hail storm. The skies were black and had been lit up with some magnificent lightning streaks for a while. Eventually, with the tops on the cars up, the cars ventured back out, driving through what looked like a snow scene in mid winter. Only the warm winds gave away the true season. The flat plains turned to gorgeus green hills scattered with mountain flowers and the odd abobe-style building. The little cars, with their engines screaming in first gear, pulled into Santa Fe under blue skies and sunshine and settled into their hotel for the evening.

September 12, 2006: A welcome rest day and a chance to catch a breath. The team of travellers took a bus tour of Santa Fe and enjoyed the local atmosphere.

Comments

[John Oram]

Not enough news about my lovely aunt. How is Veronica?

[Pamela Skinner]

Veronica, we are all thinking of you. Stephanie has kept us all updated. See you soon. Love Pam and all.

[Tyler Irwin]

I sure wish someone could of responded to my emails or return my call. The British Automobile Owners Assoc of Albuquerque would have loved to meet you folks for lunch on your way through Albuquerque.

[Robert Paige]

I have added some notes of my visit to your group on my website "Robert's Routes" Hope to add some more and some pictures later. Happy Trails !
You will soon be joining some of my favorite parts to "The Route" !

johnwpaige.com/robert