Anytime we are this close to the Sandia Mountains we have to make the drive up to the top and find a hike in cooler climes. It takes a good while to drive up the mountain but once at the top there is a stunning panorama of the city of Albuquerque below.
After heading back down the mountain we stopped at a turnout to take a nice little hike. Embarking on the trail we could tell very quickly that we have been flatlanders for too long as we were both huffing and puffing our way up the mountain. The cool temperature and the beautiful scenery soon made us forget about the extra effort.
One of the reasons we always stop in Albuquerque is that we have lots of friends here. Some we have known a long, long time while others we met on the road.The first couple we met up with was Carol and Ed. We first met them when we stayed down in Puerto Penasco Mexico. I love sunsets so every evening in Puerto Penasco we would go down to the sea wall to see the sunset. Carol and Ed’s RV was right next to the wall and upon meeting them we discovered what a fun and loving couple they were. As a result we make a point to try to see them whenever we are in town. This time we met at Bosque Brewery spending a few hours catching up with each others journey through life.
Jo Beth and Catherine are another couple we try to visit while in town. We first met in Las Cruces NM as they were camping beside us and said hey after recognizing us from our blog. We met them at the Tin Can Alley which houses many different food and drinking establishments under one roof. Again several hours passed as we enjoyed beer at Santa Fe Brewery while having a lot of fun catching up.
One of Sharon's very best friends lives here as well. We first met in Austin TX when Sharon and Vicki worked together at the same dental office. We quickly became lifelong friends and we always get together when we are in Albuquerque. Vicki and her husband Roger met us at the Sawmill Market where we had dinner and some adult beverages. It is always great to see Vicki and Roger!
I should add while having dinner with Vicki and Roger we amazingly met up with a couple who lives in Virginia whom we met at our daughter Katie’s wedding. We knew they were here but, even though we tried, were unable to meet up. Well, serendipity reared it’s head and we ran into each other at the same place in time. It was fantastic to see Colin and Katie.
On one of our last nights we met up with Vicki and Roger once again but this time at Vicki’s brother and sister-in law’s house. Dave and Kelly’s home was beautiful and we ate a feast outside on their expansive outdoor patio which overlooks the city. This unexpected dinner and gathering was one of the highlights of our return trip to Albuquerque. Dave and I got to know each other real well when we both went on an 11 day float trip down the Green River in Utah. It really was wonderful reconnecting with all of these great people!
Albuquerque, it’s a wrap…
NOTE: We are currently Durango, Colorado until July 23rd…
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