White Sands

Today was a much easier ride than yesterday, including about 15 miles of downhill, as we rode 48 miles into Almagordo, New Mexico.  Once again Nancy rented a van, and most of us went out to White Sands National Memorial, a 275 square mile expanse of gypsum sand, dunes, and interesting vegetation.

The summit, before the long downhill.

One of the more interesting oddities we’ve encountered.

Eating pistachio ice cream in front of the world’s largest pistachio.

First view of the White Sands, probably about 20 miles away.

At the park.  Our motel loans out saucers, and we had a great time sledding.  Going up the hill was tough, but coming down was a blast!

I wish I could have stayed at the park to see the sunset.