This past week we spent in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We visited family which we had not seen since last December. The weather was super nice, sunny every day. We spent a good deal of time relaxing, did some exploring, and helped to break in Ann and Daniels new home. Tom and Angie took us up the tram to Sandia Peak, which is about 5,000ft. above the city. I was amazed at how rugged the Sandia Mountains are. Comprised mostly of granite, there are thousands of rock climbing routes all over these mountains. The tram is the longest in the world if I am not mistaken. At one point you are traveling 1,000ft. above the jagged rocks below. It was cold and windy up top, but the view made you forget about the wind all together. This is a definite must see if you are in central New Mexico!
Another cool thing right in Albuquerque is the Petroglyph National Monument. We read about some mountain biking there in one of our guide books. Although most of the biking was pretty sandy, the views and cultural history were worth the ride. This picture is of Mica, with the Sandia Mountains in the background. The city is in between the mountains and the escarpment we were riding on.
One of the best things about the Southwest is the food! We found our new favorite restaurant in Albuquerque. It is called El Pinto and it is amazing. It has been frequented by celebrities and politicians. There was a recent picture of President Elect Obama on the wall, too bad we missed him. El Pinto has great atmosphere and a wide variety of Southwest Cuisine.
We're looking forward to heading back to the Land of Enchantment for Thanksgiving!
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