17-04-20 Day 12

Gallup, NM to Grants, NM

I'm very excited to share the news we have received three donations today, or more appropriately, we received three gifts today for The Cheryl Kay Foundation. The gifts were graciously given by Dale K., Clark E., and Lori W. for a total of $200.00. This brings our current running total to $675.00. A GREAT start for a GREAT charity.

Okay, if you've not had an opportunity to check out The Cheryl Kay Foundation let me take a moment and give you a few facts that may help you understand why Karen and I chose this charity. The Cheryl Kay Foundation is a grass roots family charity founded in 2013. Since inception they have doubled the number of CareGifts they give out, year over year. This is amazing for such a small charity. Many of these CareGifts have gone to individuals who were facing the fight against breast cancer alone. In 2016 they shared the gift of care with nearly 60 individuals ranging in age from 33 to 94. This is a great charity providing needed financial support for older adults, AND, assisting women of any age who have breast cancer. Your $100.00 gift will provide five hours of professional care given to someone in desperate need. So please click on the Donate button and give that gift.

 As along with our other days in the saddle thus far every day provides an adventure.  Everything happens for a reason.  We decided to go rogue today from our route 66 map set based on the mileage.  We carefully mapped the new route per phone GPS.  Not good 🤔.  Started out fine through Gallup covered 17 miles then an uh oh. The GPS went rogue on us.  A bit of backtracking eventually ending up on route 40 which presented it's own ugly shoulder berm.  Pulling over at a truck stop to regroup and stop vibrating, we decided to perserve on the highway which eventually was bike friendly - when an exit presented it self for a continental divide photo opportunity, we exited and were treated to a breathe taking view and route 66 for the next 40 miles.  Must add that we met a biker on 66 headed west, Cici, a young female who started her trek in Florida.  Holy crap Batman!  BTW she was half our age 😆.

Continental Divide

Continental Divide pic - Does not do justice to our view expand the mountains in the background.

Entrance to Grants, NM.