17-04-22 Day 14

Albuquerque, NM  to Madrid, NM

Since we last up dated the gifts given to the Cheryl Kay Foundation, we've received four more generous gifts from Thomas G., Heather K., Brian G. and Lori G. for a total of $350.00. With these gifts we are now at $1,025.00! Thank you sooooooo much. We only have only $5,565.00 to go. Karen and I know you can make it happen.

To that end I have a challenge for each of you who are following Karen and I. The challenge is simple, during the next six weeks give up one evening out and take the money you would normally spend for dinner, entertainment, and adult drinks, and gift this amount to the Cheryl Kay Foundation. I know from experience it is all too easy to spend $100.00 or more for a Friday or Saturday evening out. I'm asking you stay home, watch a movie, enjoy some popcorn and snuggling together. Then, send the money you did not spend as a gift which will mean so much to those who appreciate the in home comforts.  When you've completed the challenge I'd like you to share it with us on the c2c2gether Web site just specify a "NIGHT IN FOR CHERYL".

Getting out of bed this am our thoughts were on a short ride day - 40ish miles and ready we decided to stop at a local bike shop (Cycle Cave) as we exited Albuquerque.  We met a local group of cyclists who were heading out for their Saturday ride and they gave us a dose of reality. The winds were not in our favor as we needed to climb out of the city.  They were correct, the 7 mile stretch through the canyon was a bear.  We left the city headed  out on historic 66 with a head wind that made us cringe plus a climb.  Needless to say a very slow go 😮.  Our thoughts - holy crap, our persistence - holy smokes.  Let's bring today's ride  full circle, not complaining as with other days there is silver lining.  We were treated with a venue that would have not been on our radar to experience, Madrid, NM.  A speck on the map that was once a coal mining town in it's day.  Now a diverse cultural area with handcraft artists and transplanted locals.

Final climb gives us a view of Madrid in the distance, 3 mile descent.

Grabbing food in town at The Hollar, local eartery.

BTW  we are staying at  remote airbnb while here. Our host Lonnie is very kind and generous.  A treat from the hotel scene 😆.

Lotus Sanctuary