Somewhere in the bowels of space or in the innards of this computer are the two photos I downloaded from my camera this morning.  They are of the country around Tom's gold mine and the Grand Canyon. We bought a new cable yesterday at Staples which allowed me to access my photos again.
Yesterday we drove through the most amazing country - the Painted Desert and the petrified forest. It was wonderful. Adjectives are getting too simplistic for the vast majesty of this country.
After a lot of driving we came to Gallop - a sad little run down town full of pawn shops and supposedly good deals on jewellery and Indian handicrafts. We bought some earrings from a Syrian family.
Back on the road and into Albuquerque. We followed Lonely Planet instructions to quaint little B & B called Casas de Suenos. Little houses surrounding gardens. It was an hour later than we thought it was - mountain time - so we had to rush out to dinner as it was 8.30 and restaurants close at 9.00. Had huge Mexican meal and fell into bed.
This morning awoke to bright sun and birds chirping. Went to restaurant where chef cooked us breakfast. Huge friendly Spanish guy who was boasting about his 4 year old Indian grand daughter who rode horses.
This morning we will visit 300 year old church San Felipe de Neri (5 foot thick adobe walls) in the Old Town Plaza before driving 50 odd miles to Sante Fe.