Well, today was almost like a rest day. We had only 26 miles to go to Chama, so we slept in, ate a good, but too-big, breakfast of huevos rancheros at the hotel, and didn't get on the road until 10 am. It has been so cold the last few nights so we have not been in a hurry to get started. We were bundled up only for a short while, with a pretty steep climb right off the bat. Most rollers today, uphill overall. We crossed the Continental Divide, always a landmark. It was incredibly beautiful (oh no, not again!) with acres and acres of grasses...a very nice change from sagebrus. And there were lots of chamisas and red-colored gambrel oaks. Bluebirds all around, and a bright blue sky. As we neared Chama the big cottonwoods shone in their fall colors.
We searched out a cabin, fearful that the hunters and train enthusiasts had snatched them all up, and they almost had. We found one, but had to wait until 3 to get into it. That was not a problem as it was only 1 pm, and we wanted to head into town for lunch. Chama was bustling with tourist traffic, motorcycle groups, and locals alike enjoying their Saturday. We wandered around the Cumbres and Toltec Train Station and sat in the sun.
Our cabin is cozy for the three of us, but a warm shower and heat is all we need. Kit made a trip to the grocery store as Martha worked on the blog. Bill is going to cook pork chops tonight, we'll also have couscous with sauteed zucchini, and brownies, raspberries and ice cream for a special treat. Not too shabby, huh? We will need lots of energy for our climb up from Tierra Amarilla to the Brazos Cliff overlook, then on past Hopewell Lake to stay in a friend's cabin in the Tusas Valley. The next day, Monday, we will be riding home, stay for several days before the final week to Kansas. Our trip is drawing to a close. What an amazing adventure.
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