4/22/2013

April 21, 2013 – Travel to Acoma New Mexico

We left early this morning and headed north to Albuquerque on I-25, past Socorro where it has really greened in the past two weeks.  Spring is here:

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This is a rest area on I-25.  I first thought it was a kids playhouse then realized each of these “houses” are picnic shelters.  Hmmm..does that mean it is windy all year – not just in April?

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On the west side of ABQ, we made a stop for gas and then a stop at Camping World where we had lunch before heading west on I-40:

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The topography is really changing:

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We are staying at the Acoma Sky City RV Park.  They have a tour package that includes an RV Site, the Sky City Tour, entrance to the museum, breakfast and lunch – can’t beat that.  The park is not very full as you can see but they have all the amenities :-)).

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After we set up and checked out the casino, etc. we took a ride around the area.  Route 66 goes right by here:

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We saw many of these ruins in the area.  Hopefully I can find out more tomorrow about them.

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Then we journeyed south of I-40 towards the museum and oh my, the scenery:

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This is on the top of one of the mesas.

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We will be be taking the tour tomorrow.

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Sky City is on the mesa in the middle – can you see the homes? 

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More pictures tomorrow – stay tuned and enjoy today.

Miles Traveled: 200 Miles

Routes Traveled:

New Mexico:  SR-195; I-25; SR-314; Raymac Road; SR-45; Sage Road; 98th Street; I-40; I-40 Exit 102

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