ALBUQUERQUE, NM.  Nicer views along I-25 as we headed north away from Texas, but the westerly winds were still pretty strong.  There were mountains in the distance, and the air was cooler.  Hurrah!  Stopped at a simple rest stop (see photos below) for lunch and a short walk.  Rest stops in West Texas and New Mexico are much smaller and simpler than they are in the Southeast.

Adobe Style Rest Stop on I-25

Small Parking Area Behind Rest Stop

 Once we got to the intersection with I-40 headed west, the traffic became more intense, and the last 8 miles through West Albuquerque were nearly bumper-to-bumper.  We are at a campground down a long street having three RV retail lots, followed by this RV park.  RVing is big out west.

One of the most noticeable things about this part of the country is the light.  Early morning or late afternoon light is best anywhere, but here it makes even basically unattractive views look special.  A good example is the view that our motorhome faces here at the RV park. A messy collection of things left out in the weather are in the glow of the westward lowering sun.  Below is a phone snapshot that does not do it justice.

View from Our Campsite

Tomorrow we leave for Winslow, AZ on Rt 66.  Actually, I-40 covers most of the old Rt 66, though a few stretches of the original still exist.  We went shopping for groceries tonight along part of the original highway that has been restored.

This RV park has some interesting RVs here.

Restored Hudson and 1960s Era Trailer

Ain't Much But It's Home to Somebody