Travel Day to ABQ

Shirley and I were up early and on the road by 5 AM. GPS informs us it is a 11 hour drive which does not include our pit stops. We also gain an hour crossing the TX-NM border into Mountain Time. Travel and weather was good.
We stopped in Lubbock for lunch at a Wendy's. I didn't pay too much attention to this couple who came in after us. After they sat down a few tables from us I began to think the man looked familiar. Lo and behold, it was Patrick with his wife, Judy. We already had plans with Patrick for photographic excursions around ABQ (Airport designation for Albuquerque). What are the chances we chose the same lunch spot en route!
We arrived at about 5:30pm at the condo that Gary and his wife, Kay, had rented for all of us. They took us to a local Mexican restaurant for dinner.
Gary had grown up in ABQ and lived there for several years with Kay. They were great at showing us around the area.
Patrick and Judy had lived in the area for several years but not at the same time as Gary and Kay. Both Gary and Patrick are members of our photo club in Austin.
My apology for these late entries. The days were packed with activities which were fun and tiring so I just didn't get anything posted.Read more