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All right, we’re driving through New Mexico. I’ve been to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos many years ago and loved it. There wasn’t time during this trip for sightseeing but we’ll do that once Diane is settled. Right now, we’re eager to reach Arizona, her new home!

Getting closer!

And here we are! Sun City! Yay! Thank you, Mike, for your perfect transport!

 

Beautiful desert!

 

Of course, now the unpacking begins. Chaos once more for Diane, but we are here. We made it. While Diane is unpacking a few things for the first few days, the dogs are trying to get used to their new environment. I try to calm them down a little. I’m now officially Auntie Christa to 5 pups!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our first relaxing meal. Aida, Diane’s realtor who got her the house, not only made sure the electricity and the water were turned on and everything was in order but even got us a few bottles of wine and beer! What a kind woman!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next day was mainly settling in. Now, that the pups had a place to stay, we took a short trip to one of the beautiful towns in the neighborhood. Stay tuned.

Refreshed from a good night’s sleep, we continued on our way. It was Day 2 of the 3-day trip. From Missouri we drove through Oklahoma and Texas and as you can see from the pictures, the landscape becomes increasingly dry and desert-like. The second to last state before Arizona was New Mexico.

The next state after Texas was New Mexico with its amazing rock formations and orange and red colored rocks.

 

 

 

 

Again, trying to take pictures of the landscape through the car window just doesn’t do it justice. Here is an example I found online of the awesome rock formations of New Mexico.

 

After another long day, we arrived at the motel in New Mexico where we spent the second night. Relaxing in the pool was just what we needed.

The second day came to a satisfying conclusion. The next day will be the homestretch!