We didn't have to wait long for the temperatures to rise to ride this morning. We left at 10 with our jackets on heading to White Sand National Monument and Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
We traveled on Highway 70 through the 30 mile White Sand Missile Range. Luckily, no missile testing today, (planned for Thursday). We went through a Border Control checkpoint. I was in panic mode, because I forgot my driver's license. All the officer asked was if we were US citizens, we responded that we were, (in our redneck slag), and away we went.
First stop, jackets off, at White Sand National Monument. They don't lie about the white sand. It is blindingly beautiful. We had 4 miles of pavement then 4 miles of sand. Not a bad ride. After stopping for our picnic lunch, and a walk on the boardwalk, we made the loop back. It was well worth the ride.
We filled up with gas in Alamogordo, then continued to Cloudcroft. It was a 4315 foot, beautiful, steep, elevation climb to Cloudcroft. Once we were at the top, we had to make a decision, go back the way we came, or take the long way back. We took the longer route, it was a nice peaceful ride on back, country, curvy roads.
The temperature range today was 50's to 90's. A nice cool start to the day, but not an overwhelming heat when it was in the 90's. We were ready for some comfort food when we got back to camp. We had ground beef and green onions, macaroni and cheese, and candied jalapeno hush puppies, We have a few more weeks of vacation, and we plan to live it up!!
Pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/8wafTaRgrXS38UPS9
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