for 2 reasons:

1) it took 3 days to learn to say fluently al-bu-quer-que, and believe me it wasn't easy!

2) got a renewed passport, can go out of the country now

So, New Mexico, here I come. GTG anyone?

I will not repeat the old jokes asking if I need a visa, what's the currency there, how much do I tip the pilot...

I will be there from Sunday January 13 through Friday January 18. Who's in the area, maybe a GTG?

Southwest announced a sale, which I've missed one-way, still saved $80 on the RT.

Made Elderhostel reservation for a program, their hotel has a free shuttle... I am almost prepared!

Now need to figure out how to fill in free time, if any.

Faina: several Indian casinos around ALQ.

Depending on your time, make a sidetrip to Santa Fe.

Have a great time!

Easy, you know I don't gamble and don't drive, but thank you anyway.

Oh, well then see if Elderhostel will move the program to Santa Fe! ;-) If they won't, Old Town Albuquerque is pretty neat in its own right.

We'll have one full day field trip to Santa Fe. No Taos.

Sounds good to me! count me in on a GTG. Thursday the 17th would work for me!
Debi

Count me in for a GTG!

Lee Ann

Cool! Thursday the 17th it is!

Oh man! I'm heading home on the 6th! Now, how can I talk DH into another couple of weeks in Santa Fe......


BeachBum, this is for you:

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/IMG_0147.jpg

BeachBum, don't look, it's a picture of an ass

a question about public transportation:

the bus fare is $1. Is it for one bus? What if I need 2 buses to get where I'm going? Do I get a transfer (ticket) from the driver?

what about going back? if I go back 1/2 hour after I got there, can I use the same transfer?

In SF, the time is marked on the transfer and I can use it in any direction.

can somebody explain how the bus payments work in Albuquerque?

Faina - I haven't used the bus in ABQ but found some info online. I am sure you have already seen this:

routes for popular visitor destinations:


http://www.cabq.gov/transit/destinations.html


There is a phone # 505- 243-RIDE that should be able to answer your questions regarding transfers and going back on bus. { I know that in Houston for example - your fare is good only if you continue in the same direction within 2 hours of buying ticket I think -- so I think being able to "go back" isn't possible}

There is also a 35 cent fare for "Honored Citizens". You do have to get some sort of ID thing first, there is a form online that you can use for it:

http://www.cabq.gov/transit/honcit.html

If you don't have a cell phone with free long distance - I will call the Transit place next week for you and find out what I can.

Debi

Oh gawd, you're killin' me, Beachgirl. But thanks for leaving a full jar for me. I wonder, will they ship that stuff now? Didn't have it on their website last time I checked..... YES! Sending off an order for 6 jars tomorrow!

I could you, Beachgirl!

beachbum, when we were there Ore House actually ran OUT of the charred tomato salsa!! I had to buy a jar to get my "fix".

Working on staying over for the GTG -- hope it works out.

Charred salsa? Is this what they will feed me there? Why go then? I can char anything at home!

BeachGirl, are you bringing coal to char us at the GTG

Debi, thank you, I saw the website. I guess I'll ask the driver. Not sure yet if I'll have time for travels on my own, usually EH keep you busy.

I have a picture of Kimo on my desktop with 4 pick-up trucks parked by it.

I finally sent an e-mail to the address posted on the bus website. Maybe they'll even answer

I'm searching and planning... and hope Elderhostel won't give me much of free time

Got the tentative schedule... Looks like I'll have a free evening after dinner on Thursday! I wonder if the dinner will be at 6 or 8 pm... hmm...

Debi, I'll send you an e-mail, it will be from [email protected]

Is the GTG still planned for Thursday the 17th? Where will it be in ABQ?

Girl, we haven't gotten that far as to "where" or "what time"

I will be tired after a day-long trip to Santa Fe... no car... can we meet at the Sandia Lounge in the hotel MCM Elegante?

http://www.mcmelegantealbuquerque.com/location.html