Roswell - New Mexico
I made it to Roswell, NM and the first thing I noticed is that I do not have any NEXTEL service. I checked their coverage area and they do have service in Honolulu :-) My only concern is that if I get stranded that I will not be able to call anyone.
Anyway, the ride was great! I continued to take State Rt. 82, which later becomes State Route 380. Shortly after I left Lubbock, TX the landscpe changed dramatically. The area was sparsely vegetated, lots of red sand/dirt and it seemed as if God had forgotten to form the "earth" here. The only reminder that others were here before me were the hundreds of oil wells that I could see on both sides of the road. The towns I passed (if there are any) are small and are usually centered around the drilling industry or live stock yards.
Interestingly New Mexico has the highest per-capita drowning rate of any state in the U.S (Ithought you might like that!!!)
About half-way donw the road to Roswell, I took the time to stop and turn the bike off. And then it became clear to me: The air was filled with vibrating sounds of insects, the sand and rock sparkled at me in vibrant colors and a bird was circling around me to greet me . . . and yes, I saw yellow flowers that were waving their crowns in the dry wind. I saw bushes that had the courage to hold up the sand y wind and I noticed grass that was not not willing to give up its' potential.
God had not forgotten this part of the world . . . He just gave the world an image that would be different. I stayed for a while in the desolate area (and hoped my bike would start back up since it was sooo hot). As I left the bird circled in front of me while I was driving as if to say : "So, what do you think now?" "Fine just fine", I thought to my self and drove off.
I will stay tomorrow in Roswell as well and visit some sites (UFO museum, etc) and then I will leave on Fridayon State Rt 380, hitting State Rt 60 . . . I will look closer on the map tonight and then finalize the route.
I then hope to be in Las Vegas, NV by Sunday.
_________________
Thought of the day:
Before me make any judgement of things or circumstances,
may we take time and look at the details.
________________
Total miles: 1,606 miles
Mile today 199 miles
98 degrees
Gas : $ 14.06
3.JPG)
Anyway, the ride was great! I continued to take State Rt. 82, which later becomes State Route 380. Shortly after I left Lubbock, TX the landscpe changed dramatically. The area was sparsely vegetated, lots of red sand/dirt and it seemed as if God had forgotten to form the "earth" here. The only reminder that others were here before me were the hundreds of oil wells that I could see on both sides of the road. The towns I passed (if there are any) are small and are usually centered around the drilling industry or live stock yards.Interestingly New Mexico has the highest per-capita drowning rate of any state in the U.S (Ithought you might like that!!!)
About half-way donw the road to Roswell, I took the time to stop and turn the bike off. And then it became clear to me: The air was filled with vibrating sounds of insects, the sand and rock sparkled at me in vibrant colors and a bird was circling around me to greet me . . . and yes, I saw yellow flowers that were waving their crowns in the dry wind. I saw bushes that had the courage to hold up the sand y wind and I noticed grass that was not not willing to give up its' potential.
God had not forgotten this part of the world . . . He just gave the world an image that would be different. I stayed for a while in the desolate area (and hoped my bike would start back up since it was sooo hot). As I left the bird circled in front of me while I was driving as if to say : "So, what do you think now?" "Fine just fine", I thought to my self and drove off.
I will stay tomorrow in Roswell as well and visit some sites (UFO museum, etc) and then I will leave on Fridayon State Rt 380, hitting State Rt 60 . . . I will look closer on the map tonight and then finalize the route.
I then hope to be in Las Vegas, NV by Sunday.
_________________
Thought of the day:
Before me make any judgement of things or circumstances,
may we take time and look at the details.
________________
Total miles: 1,606 miles
Mile today 199 miles
98 degrees
Gas : $ 14.06
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005 4:36:00 PMSerene...the desert landscape is serene... this, from one who loves the desert.
Your Mary
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 9:45:00 PM
Hi, I enjoy reading your comments each day. Have a safe journey. You might be hot now but I bet you will hit some cooler weather and maybe some snow.
Love you,
Mom and Dad
Thursday, September 29, 2005 5:57:00 AM
I really liked New Mexico.
We update ourselves every am before starting patients.
You will be fine without your phone. What did people do before cell phones?
Keep your eye on the sky for ufo's haha.
love dr. bohmes office
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