Pie Town and the Slow Road to Albuquerque

Pie Town and the Slow Road to Albuquerque

We crossed the state line into New Mexico and I remembered reading somewhere about Pie Town. Named for a 1920’s bakery that specialized in dried-apple pies, this tiny town of 186 lies on the Continental Divide and evidently pie shops were a notable reason for visiting. Today, the Pie-O-Neer offers the only pie in Pie Town. We were all geared up for a sweet treat of pie a la mode so, of course, we stopped.

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It’s all about the journey

It’s all about the journey

A few days delay and a minor bout with COVID and we’re finally on our way. It was a lazy exit from Las Vegas as we had no definite destination in mind. This is Blanche’s “shakedown cruise” and we were champing at the bit to be on the road. We’re nomads at heart. Gypsies, wanderers… addicted to travel… slow travel.

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Three Days in San Antonio - Day 3 - End of the Mission Trail

Three Days in San Antonio - Day 3 - End of the Mission Trail

Walk along with us as we finish up San Antonio’s Mission Trail and the scenic River Walk along the San Antonio River. Lined with trees and flowers, the River Walk is a lush setting for shops, boutiques, restaurants, and museums along the route. Three days in San Antonio might not be quite enough to see everything, but we’re doing our best. Come on along!

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