June 27 & 28 Albuquerque

We have always pretty much considered Albuquerque somewhere to "get thru", but this time we've decided to explore a little bit since we have time. Enchanted Trails RV park is very close to Route 66 and have a ton of info about the sights in Albuquerque. I learned that the original Route 66 thru town was not an east- west route but rather a north-south highway. I believe that was the case until something like 1937 when it was re-routed. The north-south original highway is basically 4th street now. We took the time to drive it and saw several of the old Route 66 survivor gas stations, motels, and tourists courts. The east west route is now Central Ave and it too has several old buildings. We did a typical tourist thing and visited Old Town where all the shops are located. What we discovered was that if you venture into the small streets, and alley's you will find some real neat merchandise as opposed to the tourist junk on the main streets. We also found the "antique mile" and visited some shops. The first one we stopped in was run by a very nice, funny, older couple that we really enjoyed talking to. We found items for both Cuz John and wife Elaine. We always ask if Tipper can come in to the antique shops and almost every time he's been allowed in. He's a very good shopper. Almost as good as Betsy!
Top Photo--Old neon sign. Very cool.
Middle--New Mexico must be the place to grow Hollyhocks. We see them everywhere.
Bottom Photo--2nd story trailer. You don't see this very often.