Day 10 Santa Fe, NM

Day 10 Denver, CO to Santa Fe, NM 

We started off the drive today with a great non 3D Greek Breakfast in Denver before continuing our journey south.  When is a gyro and tzatziki sauce not a good start to the day?  Mmmmmh!  While headed to Santa Fe we made an impromptu visit to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.  As we maneuvered Betsy through the front gate, you could see the sprawling campus (installation) nestled in the Rockies.  And it is as neat as they come….not a blade out of place.  We checked out the visitor’s center, which accented the history of the Academy with a display of what a cadet’s dorm room appears.  The Air Force Academy is the last of the Military Academies to be, founded in 1954.  The accordion shaped chapel was a sight to behold.  Today, it is a National Historic Landmark although its modern design was quite controversial in the onset.

Unfortunately, the photos from this particular excursion are too large to post:(

Arriving in Santa Fe, NM we made a DDD stop at Harry’s Road House.  This order was togo…and while the enchiladas were awesome (we were in New Mexico, no doubt!), the blackened catfish with grits, left much to be desired.  Harry’s made it all better with a yummy banana cream pie!  The icing on the cake, if you will:-)

As we drove to dinner that evening, we couldn't help but take in the beautiful sunset over the mountains....what's not to love about the southwest?

Dad went to bed with motion sick again this evening.  Tomorrow we’re determined to keep him up front, perhaps that will help.

Bailey's Perspective

Woke up this morning about 4 AM.  I had to go to the bathroom……number 1.  I guess I had too much to water.  The good thing is that Korean Grandpa always gets up about the same time.  Does he hear me get up and wakes up to let me out? Or when dogs and humans get older, our bladders get smaller and we have to go in the middle of the night?  Regardless, I am glad I have company at 4 in the morning.  After taking care of business, we get back in the RV and go back to sleep.  We have our routine, it our special bonding time, albeit very brief…. I love you grandpa.

I must proclaim that I have a new found love for BBQ sauce.  Daddy mixed a little bit with my breakfast, along with other small pieces of meat, aka goodness.  And it tastes sooooo good.  I received a jolt of energy and felt like I can conquer the day…until reality set in…..we are still on the RV trip.  How much longer do we have to go? How many more days to we have to drive and how many more nights do we have to spend at a RV park? IF I had thumbs, I wish I can snap my fingers and we all ended up in California just like that…. And make the RV park disappear like Keyser Soze from “The Usual Suspects”.  But I don’t have thumbs…..so, this is out of the question.  Therefore, I must endure another day of driving…..

We made a quick stop.  I immediately realized that we were at a higher elevation.  Two things led me to this conclusion:  1.  The air was very thin with very little unnatural scents.  The air was so refreshing, I wanted to inhale it and drink it at the same time.  2. Daddy was out of breathe just getting out of the car. :)  After getting out of the RV, I was also overwhelmed by a strong sense of Patriotism.  This must be a cool place where service members, like mommy and daddy, are stationed.  And sure enough, we saw some young men and women in uniform.  I wanted to thank them for their service and in exchange, get some belly rubs.  But it wasn’t meant to be as they appeared to be very busy and hurried off.  Well, at least I got to take care of business up here and “bless” their hallowed grounds.  Back in the car for more driving….. and I went to sleep. When I woke up, we were at another RV park.  Seriously, this has to stop.  How can I file an official complaint? Is there a RV Marshall or someone that I can warm up to in order to make this stop?  No, I am just kidding……… It’s not that bad.  Seriously, I am not joking….. get me out of here NOW.  I wish I can snap my fingers and wake up from this dream.  But you know about my inability to snap fingers.  With that said, there are good parts to this trip.  Quality family time, visit nice place and all the good food we are eating.  I heard Grandpa referring to one of the restaurants as a “3D” restaurants.  And I noticed a pair of 3D glasses in the RV.  So, are they eating with 3D glasses and the food appears to be closer than it is? I’m not sure what is going on.  All I know is that I certainly approve of the food…..with a little bit of BBQ sauce that is. I give it a 2 virtual “thumbs” up....... nite nite.