ToadDate 0029.10.27.2016-NM We drove to Taos today to crew with David and Anita’s balloon in the Taos Balloon Festival this weekend. We have also committed to crewing at Page, AZ next weekend with them. First, let us catch you up on what has been happening. The all-consuming item has been the hail repairs on the … More Now in Taos
ToadDate 0021.10.19.2016-NM Myles here. My traveling companion, Lewis, has been ill the last few days. He says it’s nothing to worry about, just allergies. But, all that coughing, sneezing, and nose blowing is a little distressing. The worst thing is his red eyes. They are downright frightful, they almost look like mine when I am … More Myles Update
ToadDate 0018.10.16.2016-NM About 80 miles Southeast of Albuquerque is Mountainair, NM. It is the headquarters of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. On Sunday afternoon we visited the Abo and Quarai missions. In 1581, the Spanish visited the area and found a thriving agricultural society which used the Abo Pass as a trade route between … More Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
ToadDate 0016.10.14.2016-NM On Friday we spent about 3 hours walking through Historic Old Town Albuquerque. The Villa de Albuquerque was founded on April 23, 1706. Spanish law at that time required that a plaza be created in the center of any villa. That is why you see so many plazas in the towns that were … More ABQ Old Town
ToadDate 0014.10.12.2016-NM We had time today to visit with Lewis’ friend from first grade, Nelson Johnson. Nelson lives in Belen, NM, which is about 40 miles from Albuquerque. We had lunch at Pete’s Mexican restaurant in Belen (Nelson said it’s the best restaurant in Belen). After lunch we left for the Very Large Array (VLA) … More Nelson and the VLA
ToadDate 0013.10.11.2016-NM On Tuesday we traveled the Turquoise Scenic Byway to Santa Fe. Turquoise is found all over New Mexico. The trail took us up to the top of Sandia Peak, which is over 10,000 feet high overlooking Albuquerque. From the lookout at the top it was a magnificent view of the city and surrounding … More Turquoise Trail
ToadDate 0012.10.10.2016-NM Thanks, Myles, for doing a post on Sunday while Elaine and I were out at the Balloon Fiesta field. Elaine and I began the day as usual at 3:45 am and were at the Balloon Fiesta field by 5:00 am. The conditions were good for flying, the balloon was stood up at 7:21 am. … More Sheep, Duck, Rooster, and Lewis
ToadDate 0011.10.09.2016-NM Myles reporting. I have been left on guard duty as my traveling companions explore Albuquerque, New Mexico. And for any of you that might not know, New Mexico is part of the USA. The RV is undergoing some upgrades. My traveling companions are very excited about getting a new backup camera. I do worry … More Lewis Goes on Balloon Ride
ToadDate 0009.10.07.2016-NM We arrived in Albuquerque yesterday. Anita and David Eichhorn, Stacy’s parents are hosting us. The RV is getting some additional improvements. Anita and David own a balloon repair shop and a couple of balloons. The big event in Albuquerque in early October each year is the Balloon Fiesta, this is the 45th year … More Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
ToadDate 0007.10.05.2016-NM Today we went to Las Vegas, NM for some shopping and to see some of the town. Las Vegas is on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and also historic Route 66. The Santa Fe Trail was blazed in 1821 and connected Franklin, MO with Santa Fe, NM, it was initially about 934 … More Santa Fe Trail
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