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As we traveled north, one of
our first stops was at Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Las Vegas, New Mexico
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After following Mike and his fellow riders on their trek to New York, in
honor of the police and fireman lost in the attacks on the World Trade
Center, we noticed every fire station for the balance of our trip.
This fire station
was built in 1882. |
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town plaza reminded us of many colonial cities of Mexico. |
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had a brief stop in Taos, New Mexico.
A little to artsy and
commercial for us....
Time to head on. |
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This bridge was approximately 30 miles west of Taos.
It was built in 1965,
and is the second highest bridge in the USA.
It measures 650
above the river below. |
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vibration from the vehicles traveling over the bridge created a vibration,
which was bothering Sandy.
Her knuckles were
white from hanging on! |
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| The
"Great Sand Dunes" of southeastern Colorado. |
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unloaded the bike to get closer to the dunes.
Mistake!
We nearly got
stuck, and Sandy had to walk out as I muscled the bike up a few steep and
Sandy hills. |
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She
is smiling because we are back on solid soil. |
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One
last view of the 750 feet high dunes. |
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When we arrived in Buena Vista, where the Big Dog Ride would start, we had
a day to check out the local sights.
This is St Elmo, which
is a ghost town located about 20 miles west of Buena Vista. |
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| St.
Elmo. |
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A Duplex in St. Elmo.
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As
we left St. Elmo, we stumbled on a lodge located at a Hot Springs.
Location: Mt.
Princeton Hot Springs. |
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In
the morning, it was time to head for the ride.
We enjoyed a pleasant
meal in the lodge and some relaxing in their pool. |
We also made a short visit
to Leadville, Colorado, which has the highest airport in the United States!
Again, click on "Next" to
get on to the "Big Dog" ride.
   
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