From Flagstaff we were on our way to Albuquerque, more specifically Corrales, home of our best friends, Dan and Betty. Going to their house is like coming home to us. Have never found another couple that we can visit with and travel with so effortlessly! All four of us get along great! We had already traveled 4,000 miles when we arrived there. We were more than ready for a rest and restore session!
Red dust from hiking the red rocks of Arizona 
Yes!! 
Cooksey’s “Trails End” home
Their home faces Sandia Crest, 10,678 feet, in the Sandia mountains, popularly known as Watermelon Mountain because of the red glow at sunset.
And of course love from Betty and Jessie!
Walking Jessie is a delight. Dan has her so well trained! The courtyard is often populated with Gambel’s Quail.
Gambels’ Quail on the post 
Walking Jessie and the old folks! 
Another lovely walk!
One day Bob and Dan drove up to Sandia Crest and and went shopping at the Henderson General Store and a rock shop in Cerrillos. The next day there was a terrible wind storm that practically obliterated the view of the mountain.
Departing for the remainder of the trip on Day 20 was sweet, but also difficult. It is never easy to leave the Cooksey’s!
We feel the same way about you both. What a blessing to have friends – no extended family – like you. See you soon!!