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Day 9
Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 1:03 PM
☀️ 28 °C
Altitude: 3,458 ft
United States Lea Lake 33.317024, -104.33001733°19’1” N 104°19’48” W
Lea Lakes
April 29, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
So our campground is actually at one of the bottomless lakes, called Lea Lake. As we read more about the park, we discovered that each of the lakes is a sinkhole that developed due to soft ground. Since it’s only about 15 minutes outside of town, the lakes are a popular destination for local families wanting to swim and picnic.Read more
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Day 8
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7:40 PM
🌙 25 °C
Altitude: 3,560 ft
United States Midway 33.307636, -104.45821433°18’27” N 104°27’30” W
Bottomless Lakes SP
April 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
We arrived before dark (yay!) to a cute little loop set right next to a lake. To our surprise, a truck and mini trailer were parked in our reserved spot, and after a conversation with a nice couple from Quebec we realized the reservation system was VERY confusing. In any case, they moved over a few spots to an unreserved site and we pulled into our beautiful lakefront site.

We took a few minutes and sat out to watch the sunset over the lake through the trees. The bats were swooping all around by the shore eating bugs and the wind started picking up. Later the wind was howling and we brought in the chairs before they blew into the lake! Even inside the RV we could feel the gusts shaking us back and forth.Read more
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Day 8
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7:06 PM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 3,550 ft
United States Hondo Park 33.394147, -104.51524533°23’39” N 104°30’55” W
Entering Roswell
April 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Roswell turns out to be a good-sized town of 35,000 people. There’s an eclectic mix of dynamics: small-town vibe, alien themes, industry from days gone by, and southwestern style. There is something here for everyone and we can’t wait to see it tomorrow!Read more
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Day 8
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 5:35 PM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 7,142 ft
United States Pidgeon Tank 33.272113, -105.69713733°16’20” N 105°41’50” W
East through the Sacramento Mountains
April 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We were both delighted when we discovered that the mountains were covered with a beautiful forest, reminiscent of a high desert forest like at North Rim or Central Oregon.
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Day 8
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 4:43 PM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 4,268 ft
United States Alamogordo 32.869267, -105.96859732°52’9” N 105°58’7” W
On to the next stop
April 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We checked out of our campground this morning because we are heading out to Roswell now that we’ve seen White Sands Base. We’ve got to move over to the eastern side of the state, but first we are going north.Read more
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Day 8
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM
☀️ 28 °C
Altitude: 4,259 ft
United States SW-22 Water Well 32.385525, -106.4781832°23’8” N 106°28’41” W
White Sands Missile Garden
April 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The building next to the museum housed a massive V2 rocket that had been on display for years (way too big to photograph). The garden outside the museum had a ton of different missiles, rockets, other weapons, and other scientific and military equipment. What a sight!!Read more
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Day 8
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 2:46 PM
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 4,272 ft
United States SW-22 Water Well 32.384995, -106.47857732°23’6” N 106°28’43” W
White Sands Missile Museum
April 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Our destination was the museum inside the base, which shows the history of the development of missiles and rockets.
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Day 8
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1:39 PM
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 4,026 ft
United States Doña Ana Bend Colony 32.4561, -106.42993932°27’22” N 106°25’48” W
The Organ Mountains
April 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Today we went down to the (huge) White Sands Army Base to see the missile museum. Along our drive we had a great view of the Organ Mountains, which we figure earned their name by resembling a massive pipe organ. Eric (lucky duck) spotted several cacti with blooming red flowers and a roadrunner.

We drove along the White Sands National Monument, which is the world’s largest deposit of gypsum sand (which evidently stays cool to the touch regardless of the blazing sun overhead).Read more
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Day 8
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 12:27 PM
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 4,383 ft
United States Oliver Lee State Park 32.747402, -105.9159732°44’51” N 105°54’57” W
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
April 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We stayed in a state park about 20 minutes outside Alomogordo, which is a sizable town in this area. It was quite isolated and quiet, which is just how we like it. The campground was nestled into the base of the Sacramento Mountains (a familiar name this far from home), and we had a view of the entire valley for what seemed to be hundreds of miles.Read more
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Day 7
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:21 PM
🌙 19 °C
Altitude: 4,213 ft
United States Omlee 32.862617, -105.96837632°51’45” N 105°58’6” W
Dusk
April 27, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
We’ve noticed that the dark arrives abruptly here. It hits dusk and after about 15 minutes it is pitch black, no light. We were racing the sun to get into our site tonight and we got beat by about 10 minutes. Once we were settled in, we were treated to the nearby sounds of birds, crickets, and absolutely nothing else :-)Read more
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Day 7
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 7:27 PM
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 5,453 ft
United States Santa Rita Catholic Church 33.64172, -105.8779333°38’30” N 105°52’41” W
Final stretch down south
April 27, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We turned south at Carrizozo, towards Alamogordo and our campground. Just before the town we passed the Valley of Fires, a big lava flow.
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Day 7
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 5:41 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 4,547 ft
United States Carthage Tokay Farley Historical Marker 33.917999, -106.86473833°55’5” N 106°51’53” W
Turning East
April 27, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Now we’re turning east and our highway will run just north of the White Sands Missile Testing Range.

Since entering Arizona we have seen a zillion trains 🚂 mostly running along side us. Most days we’ve seen eight or more, mostly carrying freight, other than at the Grand Canyon and in Santa Fe (passenger trains).Read more
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Day 7
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 3:40 PM
⛅ 23 °C
Altitude: 4,911 ft
United States Test Hole 1 water Well 34.950203, -106.68124434°57’1” N 106°40’52” W
The Rio Grande
April 27, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
I pictured the Rio Grande being large and impressive, big and muddy like the Mississippi. It’s a bit smaller and less “grand” than I expected, muuuch smaller than the Sacramento. The valley it produces, however, is a sea of green amongst the desert and is quite scenic.Read more
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Day 7
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 2:55 PM
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 5,049 ft
United States Highland Park 35.083664, -106.63657535°5’1” N 106°38’12” W
Albuquerque
April 27, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Driving through Albuquerque just reminds Eric of all the business trips he’s taken here. Oh look, there’s his Marriott hotel!
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Day 7
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 2:04 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 5,469 ft
United States White Rock Canyon 35.642105, -106.32467735°38’32” N 106°19’29” W
Heading out to Southern New Mexico
April 27, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
And we’re hitting the road, driving back through Albuquerque and down south on Interstate 25 to see the more rural part of the state.

You wouldn’t believe how hard the wind blows out here! The wind-surfer was CRUISING out there. The nighttime breeze is wonderful.Read more
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Day 6
Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 4:47 PM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 8,297 ft
United States Juan de Gabaldon Grant 35.727825, -105.84197235°43’40” N 105°50’31” W
The mountains
April 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Next we drove up to a little state park less than 10 miles out of town (Hyde Memorial). I wanted to see if we got high enough up if we could see the valley laid out before us. Before we knew it we were in a proper forest with a winding road that took us above 9,000 feet!Read more
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Day 6
Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 2:44 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 7,028 ft
United States The Santa Fe Plaza National Historic Landmark 35.68766, -105.93875135°41’16” N 105°56’20” W
Exploring Santa Fe
April 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today we decided to take our own driving tour of Santa Fe. We started off at the historic Plaza Cafe with the best sopapillas in New Mexico (I agree with the claim). They are these doughy fried triangles that you dip in honey-yum! We stopped by the Palace of Governors (the oldest continuously occupied public building in the U.S.) which was built in 1610 by the Spanish to help govern the Southwest.

The city of Santa Fe is incredibly charming. It’s evident it was an old city, with narrow streets and Pueblo architecture. We found ourselves winding our way up residential streets past charming adobe houses with wisteria vines climbing up the sides. The downtown had revitalized their rail yard district into an arts and dining center. It’s definitely a beautiful city, and one I would love to come back to again.Read more
TravelerI think we would like Sante Fe
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Sophie WhiteI think you would too! It’s very charming and there are a lot of activities without feeling too blatantly touristy
4/29/18Reply
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Day 6
Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 12:45 PM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 5,469 ft
United States White Rock Canyon 35.642033, -106.32452435°38’31” N 106°19’28” W
Cochiti Lake
April 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Woke up at a beautiful & isolated state park campground that was just recently renovated. It’s nice to be out of the city and with a little more space since we’ve been staying mostly at RV parks up until this point.

It looks like sweltering hot country, but the weather has actually been mild—mid 70s with a constant breeze. Good time of year.Read more
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Day 5
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10:34 PM
🌙 12 °C
Altitude: 6,178 ft
United States Begay Well 35.32114, -109.08716635°19’16” N 109°5’14” W
Entering New Mexico
April 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Today was a big day. We saw Meteor Crater, Petrified Forest, the Painted Desert, and drove 400+ miles. Finally we entered New Mexico, passed through Albuquerque, and made it up to our campground in Cochiti State Park.

Can you imagine how we felt when we pulled into the campground at 10:30 pm and there was someone parked and settled into our reserved spot? Lucky for us the camp host settled the problem right away and evicted the squatters. Hah! Can’t believe I just called someone with a Allegro motorhome a squatter!Read more
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Day 5
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 6:39 PM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 5,846 ft
United States Sanders 35.209175, -109.3489735°12’33” N 109°20’56” W
Living the good life
April 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Speed limit is 75, we’re passing semis, and our motorhome just celebrated 10,000 miles. What more could you wish for?
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Day 5
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 6:14 PM
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 5,810 ft
United States Tawa Point 35.077271, -109.7822835°4’38” N 109°46’56” W
The Painted Desert
April 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The painted desert is a vast area of colored rock and dunes through the Southwest, extending across multiple states. This location is one of the best and easiest places to see it. The old Route 66 used to run through the park, and we spotted an old Studebaker on the side of the abandoned road.Read more
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Day 5
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 5:14 PM
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 5,489 ft
United States Paulcell Place 34.945145, -109.77591734°56’43” N 109°46’33” W
Driving north
April 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Now we are headed up north through the Petrified Forest National Park up to the Painted Desert Park. Our view from the RV is really incredible since we sit up high and are surrounded with windows; it’s like being in a fancy passenger train car with panoramic views through dome windows.Read more
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Day 5
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 4:57 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 5,489 ft
United States Rainbow Forest Museum 34.815462, -109.86604534°48’56” N 109°51’58” W
Petrified Forest
April 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We stopped at the Rainbow Forest Museum & Visitors Center and found they had the most amazing display of petrified wood throughout the forest. Eric had seen a petrified forest before, but it was my first time learning about how it forms when the organic material inside a tree is replaced with minerals. I think this forest was 200 million years old.Read more
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Day 5
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 4:09 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 5,463 ft
United States Rainbow Forest 34.810375, -109.8718834°48’37” N 109°52’19” W
Is this the right way?
April 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
If this is a National Park, why is there no one on the road to get there? Turns out Wednesday in April is NOT a popular tourist time here either.
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Day 5
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 3:44 PM
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 5,079 ft
United States Holbrook 34.900153, -110.15886734°54’1” N 110°9’32” W
Holbrook
April 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
What a funky little town! We turned off here to head towards the Petrified Forest and we were treated to a bunch of relics from Route 66.

Have you stayed in a wigwam lately?

Why are there dinosaurs?

What happened on this poor road?Read more
TravelerSo many questions! Did you find any answers?
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