Driving into Albuquerque, New Mexico

We are nearly in Albuquerque, New Mexico - will be here for the night and most likely tomorrow night. Not sure about the sights - but we already know this place is absolutely beautiful...maybe catch a rising sun (nahhhh...just kidding, we are not getting up that early)...a setting sun would be more like it. Here are some new photos and I'll try to include a video this time. While in Amarillo, Texas, we went to an outdoor theater. Truly, I didn't expect too much - and fully expected to be scratching all night from resulting bug bites (they love me and my Bath and Body Works lotion). Ken and I were blown away with this huge production simply called, "TEXAS." We drove down into the 2nd largest canyon in the United States (guess the first?)...it was beautiful and the stage backdrop (used wisely throughout the production) was one of the canyon walls. You know, from an Arkansas gal who is a strong Democrat, I should not have enjoyed myself nearly as much as I did in Texas. The people were warm and friendly and there is much to see and do.

On the way out of Amarillo, we came across a small cafe in Adrian, Texas (saw an ad on this in one of the referrals from the Chamber in Amarillo). They serve "ugly crust" pie. This cafe was featured in the Disney movie, "Cars." The diner, the owner and two of the waitresses were featured in the cartoon (in cartoon format, of course). The burger was even better than the Cafe in Amarillo...and ummmmm-ummmm, the "ugly crust" pie was just plain yummy. I had their signature pie - which was much like our Derby pie, with ice cream and home made hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry on top! Am I making you hungry? Ken had the cream pie (we agreed to split each pie and share). After one bite of my pie, Ken had to give me a dirty look in order to get half of mine. Did I say we were going to come home in better shape than we left? I was just kidding. Really...the ads in this area (along Route 66) tell you to loosen your pants and just go for it. This cannot be good. We found extra milers at this little diner. Flo and her crew just seem to go with the...well, flow. She purchased a red pick up truck and had it sitting outside of her cafe for a few years. She used it for transportation until one day a couple of young men came by and they were upset that they didn't get to add grafetti (sp) to the Cadillac farm vehicles (you can spray paint anything you wish)...so Flo handed them a marker and said go out and write on my red truck. They did and many have followed suit through the years to the point that there is not one space that doesn't have signatures, comments, or drawings. She no longer drives it, since the windshield and windows are also covered. Flo, the previous owner (who stopped by while we were there), the waitresses, the chef/baker (of the ugly crust pies), and anyone you wish, will autograph anything you offer up - including free brochures. They didn't push the items in their store - they are just happy you stopped by. Everyone in the cafe was genuinely pleased that we had enjoyed our stay in Texas (sorry, Bruce/Cathy). I believe these folks are good ole' Texas style Extra Milers. If you are ever on Route 66...get your kicks on route 66 at the Mid Point Cafe! Today, no RV trouble...but I hesitate to even bring it up for fear of "what's next?" coming back into our daily discussions.

Better go...Ken just said our exit is in a mile. Who-hooooo...I'm ready to stretch. I miss my yoga - need to make time. Later, Ken and Carol