Days 4-5

   We have done so much in the last two days.  We went to White Sands National Park.  It is like being at a beach that you can see forever, yet there is no water.  The dunes are like mountains and it is pure white.  Around it is nothing but scrub brush and dirt.  It is amazing to see how the earth can just all of a sudden decide to change that way.

  We have seen that a lot in New Mexico.  Every bend that you round brings a new landscape to look at. There is a serious lack of water too.  We have passed countless dry waterbed, but have yet to see one that has water in it.

  While we were in White Sands, we went to the White Sands Missile Base.  That is a little nerve wracking.  You have to go in show your license, proof of insurance and vehicle reregistration.  You are then issued a pass to move on.  You have to have your car inspected also.  We are getting use to that as we have already been through two border checks.

  On the way to Truth or Consequences, we took what is called The Geronimo Trail.  It winds through the mountains and passes through small towns.  The view is inspiring.  It takes about an hour and a half, but it is a very nice , peaceful drive.

   Today we went in search of some ghost towns, but we did not find any.  Well we did, but they were not really what we were looking for.  We ended up riding through the Cibola National Forest instead.  It was a beautiful drive along a dirt road.  We saw no cars or people for hours.  The views are things that just make you rethink what life is really about.

     We are having a great time and look forward to all the things yet to come.  Tomorrow we head to Albuquerque!   Good night from Truth or Consequences New Mexico.

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