Update - Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Amarillo

A few days ago, I technically spent the night in another nation. Specifically, I stayed on the Pueblo de Conchiti Indian Reservation. It really is beautiful in this part of the country. Everyone has taken great care of me, per the usual. I had headed up Route 25 to Santa Fe from Albuquerque late last week. I stopped and stayed at the Bernalillo, New Mexico Fire Department, which was awesome. Everyone there was great, fun to hang out with, and treated me like I belonged there. Even got some sweet gear before I headed up the road.

I was in Santa Fe Sunday night, after an exhausting hike. I was picked up by my great Aunt Arlene, and stayed with my second cousin and her very nice family. I hopped on the train back to Albuquerque this morning after looking at my map and reconsidering my route back to the I-40. It was pretty remote terrain from Santa Fe, but much less so simply leaving from the East side of Albuquerque and heading toward Amarillo. It'll add some miles, but oh well.

I'm back at Terra and April's place here in Albuquerque. They took me in a week ago when I first arrived here, and they're both really great girls. I've appreciated them accomodating me one more time, and putting up with me.

Next stop is Edgewood, New Mexico.

From Albuquerque, I'm only two hundred and six miles from Texas. Almost home. There is a long way to go once I arrive, but I'll finally have reaches what is familiar to me. 

I love New Mexico. Everyone here has been beyond fantastic to me. I can't thank everyone here that's helped me along. Mike Whyte and his wife, the folks in Bernalillo, the girls putting me up here...everyone. New Mexico has been a great experience. 

All the best folks.

-Dustin