Great Loop: A Visit to Los Alamos
We couldn't cross New Mexico without visiting Beth's sister, and her family, in Los Alamos New Mexico. Our visit began with a 20 minute walk to the local light rail station nearest our RV campground. We caught the "Rail Runner" train from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Our 1 hour trip took us past many Indian Pueblos (villages) as we climbed into the mountains. It was clear that flash floods were taken seriously as we saw many features cut into the landscape to direct water away from people, houses, roads and other at risk features. Clear pools of water in washes and gullies were evidence of recent downpours. So the preparations were appropriate. Laura met us at the Depot in Santa Fe and, as we had an early start, a snack was the next order of business. We visited the nearby Sage Bakery and came away with some delicious pastries and two kinds of bread. Bakeries always smell so tantalizing that I'm sure they pump the smells outside to entice you ...