Trip To Albuquerque

Above, yours truly at one of the hot tub dealers. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today was spent in Albuquerque for a dentist appointment.

I got into town two hours early, so I went to a couple of hot tub dealers to see what they have. I have been considering getting one since I moved to New Mexico. If I were to get one, it would be set up at the brick deck. There was one I liked at Hot Tub Albuquerque.

Along the way, I stopped at the Sky City Rest Area for a brief "pit stop". While I was leaving, I looked over the picnic shelters they have available for weary travelers. They definitely have a New Mexico pueblo motif style. It is located across Interstate 40 from the Sky City Hotel and Casino.

Above, one of the picnic shelters at the Sky City Rest Area. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After I was done at the dentist, I headed on home. I had in mind to stop for dinner at the Kiva Café in Grants. I got there around 3:30, but they were closed for the day. Apparently, they just serve breakfast and lunch. So I pressed on ahead.

Above, this is the hot tub I'm leaning towards getting. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I stopped off at Bowlin's Bluewater Outpost. They have a Dairy Queen inside and I ended up having a grilled chicken salad bowl. It wasn't bad, but I was looking forward to Mexican food at the Kiva Café.

You can't win them all!

Tasks and Shopping

Above, I wondered what this display at Cabela's was supposed to be depicting. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today, I was in Abuquerque to visit the dentist and get a haircut.

In-between, I stopped at Cabela's to see what ammunition they had available. Unlike last week, they had none in the calibers I use. So I left empty-handed.

Above, I moved a little bit and found it depicted fleeing deer from a cougar. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I did pick up a new jacket at Boot Barn. My everyday jacket is fraying and I needed a new one. I can still use the old one while doing yard work or tinkering in the garage.

Then, I stopped at Target to get some cat food.

Above, Bento Sushi Japanese Restaurant. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After that, I tried out new (to me) sushi restaurant. It is Bento Sushi Japanese Restaurant. I ordered tuna and yellowtail cut rolls. Not bad!

Above, today's lunch. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Once I was done with lunch, I headed off on the road. Mission accomplished!

Tonight, I am going to watch another Ma and Pa Kettle movie.

Busy Day

Above, at Cabela's today. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Finally, I am done doing what I needed to do while in Albuquerque.

The day began looking for a gizmo for the motorhome. I went to La Mesa RV, Auto Zone and Camping World and none had the right size. I'll have to order one from Lichtsinn RV.

Then, I headed into Albuquerque for a haircut. I was first in line and was able to get done almost right away.

Above, chile rellenos from Los Forasteros Mexican Restaurant. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Following that, I decided to have an early lunch at Los Forasteros Mexican Restaurant. I tried out their chile rellenos, which were quite good.

After lunch, I headed to where the dentist office is, but before heading there, went over to Cabela's to do some shopping and browsing (mainly browsing). They are only a half mile down the street from the dentist's office and had an hour and a half to kill before my appointment time.

I did buy a box of 30-30 Winchester ammo for my Winchester 98 rifle. It was a little high in price, but I bought a box anyway. Be prepared!

I was in and out of the dentist office in about an hour. 

After making a stop at Love's Travel Center to pick up some munchies, I was in for the night.