The first entry is dedicated to the journey to ABQ. We recently acquired our first mini-van, a Toyota Sienna. So we decided to drive to ABQ as a 3-day trip. We drove to Memphis on the first day and had a nice visit with Laura's grandmother, Mama Ruth. The next day we drove to Oklahoma City and had a nice dinner with my business partner and his gracious family. Finally, we arrived in Albuquerque to stay at my parent’s house.
Is it possible for a rest-stop to be a highlight of our journey? I was so impressed with a rest-stop in Texas (after Amarillo?). The rest-stop is built underground (under a mound of earth) to serve as a tornado shelter. It has the following features: windmill to generate power for itself, a mini-museum featuring windmills, a very nice playground, and a scenic view not visible from the highway.
Here are some pictures of our journey to ABQ.
How many times have I told you to keep your gum in your mouth?
Great little traveler, at least until the sun goes down!
Rest Stop - Texas Style!
(the main "building" is under the mound in the background)
Windmills along the distant horizon in OK
Clines Corner's Billboard in NM
Connor grabs a nap.
Finally in ABQ!!!
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I'm already looking forward to our next road trip out west.
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