Route from Kingston Campground to Hacienda RV Park in Las Cruces NM
91.7 windy miles but still averaged 14.3 mph because of the downhill out of Kingston
Turned south along the Rio Grande Valley. Hard to believe that such a storied river is so very narrow and so muddy. I thought that the North Platte River in Wyoming was the river known as being to be too thin to plow, but too thick to drink, well the Rio Grande rivals the Platte.
Heading down hill from Kingston, I raced and dodged cattle on the road.
It truly is amazing the amount of agriculture the Rio Grande supports. I rode through fields of onions, alfalfa and what would become cotton. You could see that this area is certainly known for its production of chilies. Hatch is an interesting community that really capitalizes on this production.
Around 10 in the morning I met Nick, a westbound cyclist. He is on his way to be a park ranger in Yellowstone this summer. Who knows we might be able to hook up with him again when we are there. It is quite a lot of fun to meet and talk with the other travelers on the road.
Best Moment – Dinner at Los Mariachis with Hatch chili rellenos and authentic Mexican food.
Worst Moment – While the campground was probably the best we’ve stayed in so far, it is right on the interstate and very noisy at night. I could hear all of the trucks on their ways east or west.
Just started listening to Scarecrow – a murder mystery of sorts, but didn’t get too far along.
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