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Today, Las Vegas NM to Tucumcari NM, 110 miles

We got a late start today, because we didn't get into town last night until about 8:45 pm. We thought today was going to be great, because it looked like the majority of the day was to be spent going downhill. We are almost to the point where we are not going to even look at the topography portion of the map. We believe there is little truth to where the hills lie. We are always climbing, from what it seems. Anyway, nobody in their right mind would have taken on this ride that we did today unsupported. Then again, none of us have ever accused dad of having a right mind. The reason no one should ever do this ride without support is because of the fact that it was 110 miles through the New Mexico desert with seriously only one gas station 75 miles down the road. We went to a gas station right before we left Vegas, and we both nearly vomited on the floor due to the smell of the breakfast burritos being prepared in the corner with what I can only guess were being deep fried in two year old engine oil. Not a great start to the day. We made it fine to the 75 mile mark to the gas station and we had a gourmet $21 gas station lunch. We then filled up our water bottles for the final 31 miles into town. It was not enough for the 96 degree heat. With about 10 miles to go we ran out of water, and it was tough making it into town. We immediately stopped at the first gas station we saw and both finished off a 20 ounce gatorade before we made it up to the cashier. We ate a huge dinner at a bar where they let us watch the three overtime epic between the Celtics and the Bulls. That is why I have not updated the blog until now. I will let you know about the other three days tomorrow...I promise. We only have to go 96 miles tomorrow, so I should have plenty of time tomorrow night to blog (but it all depends on the wind). Until then, goodnight.

Blake