4/22/11

Day 50 April 19, 2011 Total Mileage: 2,123;Today: 50 miles


Happy 85th Birthday Mom!  Thank you for your example, for your support and your love!  Hope your Birthday was just the way you wanted it to be…
We intended to start off early today, as the prediction was for increased winds from the Northwest, temperature in the upper 80’s and sunshine.  I could get use to the sunshine everyday…  Something went wrong with David’s alarm and we where up by 6:30 am, had breakfast, drove through El Paso, Tx rush hour traffic and got on the road around 8:20 am.  The wind did pickup, but it was manageable (15-20 mph NW). 
Crossed into New Mexico, I am done with Texas!!  We’ve been in Texas since March 25th… whew, that’s 20 days on the road (plus 6 days off) and 1,064 miles.
Rio Grande River, New Mexico
Followed and crossed the Rio Grande River most of the day. Cycled through La Mesilla, New Mexico (population: 2,180; elevation: 5,627 feet) once the capital of the Arizona Territory, location of the signing of the Gadsden Purchase, a stop for the Butterfield Stagecoach and home to the infamous “Billy the Kid”.
Finished the day in Las Cruces, New Mexico (population: 97,618; elevation: 4,000 feet). Staying at the Las Cruces KOA.



View from the Campground

Sunset at Camp 50
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Jo Ann,

    Welcome to New Mexico and the last phase of your journey. WOW! 26 days in Texas and I'm sure you are beginning to smell the salt of the Pacific Ocean now that you are out of there! You are getting closer every day. I hope the final 877 miles are as picturesque as the first part has been. You go girl and ride on!

    Del

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  2. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    for new mexico you need to make a pb and pickle sandwich. take a picture of that i like sandwiches. -Ariel

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  3. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    we miss u i keep tryin 2 comment not sure if your gettin it me an dad were checkin your page out happy easter stay safe an away from the dogs..keep up the good work were proud of yaan stay safe we love ya...amber

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  4. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    hey it worked yay an its truelly insprational what u are doin an all the hard work will pay off when ur in town agin give me a call love ya amber k

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