MILE 10550

Day 39.
Short day in the car today. Our goal is Santa Fe. Georgia O'Keeffe gallery (museum) seems a delightful idea. Wandering the streets looking at lots of expensive looking people shopping for expensive looking things. Lots of young blonds in leather and turquoise hanging on the arms of older grey-haired men. And, an oxygen bar. This is a sprawling city with very little obvious charm.
Day 40.
On the road early with lots of new territory to see. We head north through Farmington NM towards the four corners. Photo Op! It is yet another hot and sunny day. After strolling around in four states and two Indian nations we hop in the car and cruise into Gallup for the night.
Day 41.
From Gallup we head to southern New Mexico by going to Arizona. We follow a spectacular road high into the hills around 8300 ft. And, a shared dessert for mid-morning snacking.













Then back into New Mexico and down into Silver City.
We are both instantly charmed by the historic part of town and we settle into the historic Palace Hotel for two nights. Brian has been anticipating an open mike night in a little town nearby, but soon learns the place is currently closed for remodeling. BUT, he then learns that the eatery across the street from us is opening ITS mike this very night. Brian has a wonderfully successful performance evening. And, we have wonderfully succulent salads.
Day 42.
Today we rise and head to the Gila River Cliff Dwellings. What a road! What a hike!




























What a thunderstorm once we get back to town. The curbs are very high here. Now we know why!
The river definitely runs through the streets of this town, even after a relatively light rainstorm.