We took 64 out of Chama, then 537 to 550 into Bernalilo. I managed to snap a few quick pics. The temps climbed fast once we started down to lower elevations. The best description I can think of for the scenery along 550 is to compare it to the Disney/Pixar movie "Cars". I wanted to stop for more photos, but there was no place to stop. I really need to look into a mount for my camera.
We violated our No Interstate policy and followed I-25 to I-40 to Grants, NM. By the time we got that far, I was shot for the day. A hotel room with A/C and a cool shower was what I needed.
John and I are wondering what were we thinking... riding through NM and AZ in August...????
Having spent a lot of time in the area, I'd have to agree with the "what we were thinking... riding through NM and AZ in August" thought. Really nice looking steam engines. Were they part of a tourist thing or were they regularly used?
ReplyDeleteThe C&T railroad is scenic/tourist line that runs daily from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO.
DeleteYou were thinking how neat it would be to see the sights in those states, not how hot it would be.
ReplyDeleteThose trains look like fun.
I think I'm acclimating to the high heat. I rode in 106 degrees today, and it wasn't too bad.
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