We woke up to another hot Arizona morning. This time we were able to have leftovers for breakfast in the group gathering area in our funky hotel. Breakfast was oatmeal with some good coffee. Some good food to travel down the road. We had a lovely discussion over breakfast with a couple of guys from Sweden. As Patti walked into the breakfast room, she recognized the Scandinavian language and a great talk ensued. Always nice to exchange travel stories with fellow world travelers.
We made a stop for a couple-mile round trip hike to see the Keyhole Sink and Petroglyphs outside of Williams. This was a delightful walk through Ponderosa Pine Forest and ended in an area with some ancient petroglyphs. While there we had very nice chat with a couple of women hikers. We exchanged photograph services. We love to take advantage of an off-the-beaten-path hike.
Destination for today is Corrales, New Mexico, a suburb of Albuquerque. We were headed off to visit one of Patti‘s friends from nearly 40 years ago, Tomi, and her husband Hank. We always enjoy when we can have a chance to spend some time together.
The drive was fine. A few times we hit some really bogged down construction. Never so much fun. We also had to make a stop at Target to pick up a couple of electronic devices that we didn’t bring from home. We’re getting closer to having what we need.
We passed the time by listening to a fascinating audiobook called Code Girls about the brilliant young women who were code breakers in World War II. Fascinating stories. Nice to share a book together that we would both enjoy.
We were pleased to settle into a new Airbnb (new to us). This charming place with great air-conditioning also has been designated a wildlife sanctuary. We were so pleased to check in and be ready for a couple of days in our next home. It is a lovely little Casita on an acre property that has beautiful landscaping, plants, animals, and birds. Dick spent the first hour enjoying capturing some photos of the bunnies (Desert cottontails) which were adorable, and some of the many Gamble’s Quail that run back-and-forth outside our window. We are going to enjoy the wildlife.
Tomi and Hank brought over a light dinner and we spent a very delightful time together catching up on our travels and what’s been happening for them. They also enjoyed seeing the animals here, both being very big animal lovers.
And so day 3 brings us to New Mexico. Many more miles to go and many more states to see, as well as more license plates to spot as we’re driving. We were now seen over 30 state’s plates. Let the games continue!
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