Friday, June 15, 2018

05/15/18 - I had a good sleep and got up this morning at 8 15 am.  I got things put away and took off for Las Vegas, New Mexico.  This is about 86 miles south of the Colorado border.  The driving went well and just before getting into Albuquerque I wanted to stop for lunch but for some reason, I did not see the rest area and the next thing I knew I was going from I-40 to I-25 and then I had a ways to go before another rest stop so lunch was not until 12 45 pm.  I did take my time since I did a lot of the driving already  I had a few hills to climb and all of a sudden the engine decided to get hot so I pulled over and let it cool for a while.  I then learned if I drive between 53 and 54 miles per hour the engine stayed cool and could make the hills but then of course it took longer to get here.  I finally got to the overnight rest area at 4 10 pm. At this rest stop there was a drinking fountain so I was able to fill up a few 1/2 jugs so I could make tea and flush the commode.   Of course, took care of the car, ran the generator so I could charge the phone and computer.  Warmed up spaghetti for dinner and will finish this blog and off to bed. 

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