Day 1
Left this morning heading for
Texas determined to avoid interstate highways and we were
partially successful. Didn't make Texas stopped for night in Deming NM but
did avoid interstate highways. North of
Safford we turned east at Guthrie onto
the 78 into New Mexico. This road quickly turned into 30 mph speed limits with
15 mph curves rising into tall pines. Passed the continental divide at an elevation above 6000 feet turned south
on highway 180 on to Deming. Good start to the trip with great roads and
beautiful weather to help us settle in to the routine. You know the one, waking
up in a different place each morning looking at a map for interesting roads and
heading out to explore.
Day 2
Actually had a goal for today to meet JB in Alpine Texas due
north of Big Bend National Park. Spent the first 100 miles on I-10 then just
north of El Paso got back off and spent the rest of the day on great two lane
roads. The roads ran fairly straight with few curves and bends but were smooth,
fast, and very lightly traveled. The high desert was very green with vistas
for 100 miles in any direction bordered by tall cliffs and plateaus
rising in the distance. Ate at a small dinner, the only open business in 150
miles food was mediocre location sometimes is everything.
The best part of these long lonely roads is the time to
think, with the overly busy lives we have had lately it’s great to have time to
just listen to the wind, enjoy the scenery, and let your mind wander. After
hours of this you find yourself solidifying decisions and clearing out the
cobwebs in your mind soon you are just relaxing and enjoying the ride.
Alpine surprised us with a university, a rock collector
convention and several hotels without vacancies but all is well in for the
night and headed to Big Bend Park tomorrow.
4 comments:
Sounds like you're off to a good start with good company! And they will help you remember where you are "waking up in a different place each morning". Glad the cobwebs are clearing. On that note, been busy with spring cleaning. Ready for bed. So quiet here, miss you. Don't hurry back yet... xoxo
Hi Chuck,
Glad you are on the road again for new adventures. I always follow your trips and enjoy the photos. Also enjoy how you link music lyrics/singer songwriter era to your stories of each particular day.
Andy Yee
Hey Chuck,
I again will live vicariously through you - during your ride. Can't wait to read your blogs and to see pictures. Hope you all have a good ride and see some exciting places. Be safe
Glad you're off to a good start! Don't let your mind wander too much...you might veer off the road or just decide to not come back!
That sound of the wind is our white noise trying to get a screaming baby to sleep in the car. :) Enjoy the peace it brings alone on your motorcycle.
Ride safely. Love you.
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