'19/#10 Changes in Altitudes, Changes In Latitudes

From big steaks and painting old cars by the road we continued our trek toward the west. Our next stop is Albuquerque, New Mexico. Finally out of Texas and another new destination to explore. Also some business to take care of so we spent two days at the Enchanted Trails RV Park. Like most RV parks along the route and not considered destination parks we had all the amenities expected. There was the highway noise form I-40 just a couple of hundred yards away, there were trains clacking along their way and blowing horns through the night, and to complete the trifecta a small airport not very far away. Land for RV parks is not readily available in nice quiet neighborhoods so these are the sounds we have come to expect and have gotten used to.

In Albuquerque we drove along a stretch of Historic Rt 66. We stopped at a landmark hot dog stand and had a late lunch and explored the area a bit. We were trying to kill a little time before we headed up to Sandia Peak. There is a cable car that takes you to the top and the sunsets are supposed to be magnificent. We rode to the top of the mountain at 10398 feet and were amazed at the views from the top as well as the cable car. Mary has a lot more pictures on Facebook. The sunset was as promised and the temperatures fell rapidly after that. Home to the RV and a good nights sleep.

The next day was all business. The shower seemed to have sprung a leak around the handle and needed repair. Fortunately there was a Camping World right next door. They had the part I needed but as with everything these days it was built like crap and needed a little modifying to work properly. That meant a trip to Home Depot and some creative out of the box thinking. Several hours later everything was put back together a sufficiently caulked. New caulking means we couldn't use our shower so we showered at the bath house and did some laundry while we were at it.

I've said it in the past, this is not a vacation but a lifestyle. Chores need to be done and things happen and need to be taken care of. That is the life of a full time RVer. Our next destination is Meteor Crater in Arizona. WOW! Once we are out of Texas it seems that the states just go flying by.

Well I will sign off now from our home in Albuquerque because....

Home is where we park it,
Frank and Mary