Harley Davidson Travel Blog . . . and thoughts along the journey

Today it started out to be a fairly cool day. It was around 50 degrees and I had to wear my leather jacket as I began my journey out of Roswell, NM. My route took me on State Rt. 70 South and then on State Rt. 60 West. As I mentioned yesterday, this was the most desolate rides I had on my journey . . . but it was also one of the best.

Most of the ride was through mountains and some flat lands. In the first part of the journey I encountered a huge missile test base, and then I saw a huge array of radio telescopes that were stretched over miles and miles. Here they try to find the end of the universe . . . must be the right place to do that . . .

Best Hamburger I ever ate!

I had a great burger in San Antonio, NM at 'Manny' which was a very small grill. Here I talked to the locals and they told me about the land prices: $4,000 for tillable acres (that would be an area where there is water) and $2000 for desert land. Seems weird to me to spend $2000 for desert land . . . but what do I know.

Right beside the road I took, was a cattle trail approximately 125 miles long with water for cattle and sheep every ten miles. The trail was about 7 miles wide and the local ranchers brought their live stock to the market. Interestingly enough, the trail was closed down in 1971 . . . not too long ago, since most cattle are now hauled via semi.



I still have no cell connection . . . but then I got all of your prayers . . . :-)

Greatest Motel in AZ with friendliest staff:

I am staying in Springerville, AZ (at the Rhode Inn) where John Wayne used to have a ranch. The locals told me that he often stopped here at the hotel (which also has a bar!! ) . . . Well, he had a few (too many) and then stayed here . . . not because he was tired, but he wore the bar out . . . :-)

I feel as if I am early since AZ is three hours ahead of Ohio . . .

Tomorrow I will leave for Nevada, but I think I will stay one more day in Arizona, probably the Northern part. I will plan my route tonight and will let you all know. Let me hear from you . . .

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Thought of the day:
Why don't they make cat food that smells like mice?
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Total miles: 1940 miles
Miles today: 334 miles
65 degrees
Gas: $23.64

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