We'll NOT be taking a left turn at Albuquerque

Day 16 was a return to the long drive, 540 miles from Oklahoma City to Albuquerque. We didn't expect to see too much along the road (I-40, for you highway aficionados). We did see this rather large cross outside of Amarillo, one of many signs that we've been in the Bible belt for the last week or so.

2nd largest in the hemisphere? It doesn't look that tall...

The biggest change was the scenery was seeing some real undulations on the horizon after too many flat days.
Steve: "It's nice to see some hills again."
Allegra: "Yeah, what a relief."
Steve: "Like a relief map!" Ba-da-dum!

A welcome change of landscape as we got into New Mexico

We got to Alburquerque in a little more than 7 hours, so we had some time to walk around Old Town, which has the usual touristy stuff, of course, in a part of town that is more than 300 years old.

Feel the history!

In Old Town we did check out the San Felipe de Neru Church, which has been serving the town since 1706. It is very reminiscent of the California Mission churches.

300 years and going strong!

a really lovely setting for your wedding

We were glad to get away from the oppressive, no, abusive heat of the last few days, and home is just a couple of days away. Talk to you later!