I’ve got a little momma sitting on a nest right outside my window at work. 
Category: New Mexico
Taco Tuesday
Well, I gave in & picked up a new toy this past weekend. It wasn’t in the plan to get a new truck anytime soon, but sometimes life throws curveballs. Sometimes they’re fun curveballs. After getting the little taco all dolled up, Brian & I took her for a little offroading adventure to get a little dirt on her tired.
The Hike That Wasn’t
Compared to my usual, I have not had much time for exploring the great outdoors of my new home state. So when both Brian & I had a Sunday free we took advantage of the nice weather and headed out for a hike.
Having had good beginners luck with different hiking books in various states, I had picked up 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque not long after we rolled into town. The hikes have never really been described well in the book & I have been grateful that the hikes I’ve done in it so far have been urban enough that I didn’t mind getting a little lost. However, Brian & I drove about 45 minutes out of the city for this hike and it wasn’t until we had had enough that we finally found the actual ‘trail’ we were supposed to be on. Overall, we still accomplished 3 miles of… – let’s call it a walkabout – and Kratos got to stretch his legs.
Needless to say, I’m taking a bike ride to Barnes & Noble’s at some point today to check out other local guide books. If you’re from the Land of Enchantment & have any guide books or trails you recommend, please share them!
Volcanoes
I finally made it out to the volcanoes by our house for a quick run. Stunning isn’t even a word that can describe the feeling of the black rock below ones feet.
Petro Rabbit
I’ve been in love with the Petroglyphs since the first time I laid eyes on them. Every chance I get to show them to someone new I jump on it. My co-worker Chy & I have the same scheduled half day & since we’re both recent transplants to New Mexico we headed over to the park for an afternoon walkabout. I saw my first jackrabbit! (I may or may not have screamed. First in terror, then in delight.)
Boo at the Zoo
Brian & I have been getting our TK kits out into the community as new members of the Dewback Ridge Garrison. The local 501st group couldn’t be more welcoming and the community couldn’t be more supportive. I’m looking forward to many more troops!
Fall?
October
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t enjoying our new home. It’s October!!
International Balloon Fiesta
Petroglyphs
Not far from our home lies one of the most unique parks I’ve had the chance of visiting – Petroglyphs National Monument. Being only a twenty-minute drive from where I rest my head every night, this place was high on my priority list of places to visit soon after arriving in the Duke City. Today we had the chance to head out and explore a bit of the park. I’m more than excited to get to experience more of this place as time goes on.
