Howdy from Texas, the Lone Star State!
We began the day (in Albuquerque)by driving out to the Sandia Peak Tram, the longest tram in the world, so they say. This happened after Major Tom had been forced to back the car out of the parking stall in order to put in the suitcases. The parking lot must have been lined by the guy who designs airline seats.
We breakfasted at Cracker Barrel on the way. The tram was not real busy when we arrived and we only had a short wait. It runs about every twenty minutes - a 15 minute ride to the top - 10,300+ feet. Whew! You can walk around (or hike some trails) or eat in a restaurant that charges for the view and return whenever you like on another tram. The interesting thing was that you can see both sides of the mountain from the top. Ski lift and trails were on the opposite side.
We finally got underway and the ride was only Interstate 40 today. Parts of it are on the path of the historic Rt 66. We had lunch (very late) at the Rt 66 Restaurant. Bar stools and booths and pictures of classic cars everywhere.
The land in Texas became quite flat again (at least through the part we went)and became grazing land and some crops. Granaries with as many as a dozen silos were spotted.
In Groom, Texas, we stopped at the 190 foot cross that weighs 2 1/2 tons. It is visible for miles . Also there in a circle they have statues that depict the stations of the cross. It was really neat because we got there just as the sun was setting. Hope the pictures turn out.
We are in Shamrock Texas very close to the Oklahoma border if you're looking on a map. The town very close by is Lela, and we should be near Erick tomorrow. In addition we have seen MT. Emily in Idaho and the town of Corinne in Utah. No Garrett yet, BUT, the town close to the cross is "Pampa". How about that?
We're in a Best Western tonight. We have a different soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. A new toilet paper to try, etc., etc. Last night it was Scott or "Recycled for Your Enjoyment". Hotels are trying to "go green" so we're asked not to throw the towels in the laundry everyday nor change the sheets if we're staying more than one night. We've tried to oblige and they changed the towels anyway. Places are using recycled "grey" water for flushing so we're asked to "flush and run for the hills".
It's all been an education. Every shower is different - pull this, turn that, lift up, etc.,and the water pressure has been everything from a dripping trickle to a car wash. It's all very exciting! and isn't that why we travel?? More tomorrow....
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