This summer found us heading SOUTH to the Red River NM Rally instead of NORTH to the Beartooth, MT Rally. The first two days of riding were breathtaking. I found myself LIVING IN THE MOMENT. I have to say, though, that after our pleasant two night's stay in Red River, during the two days' ride home, I found myself ENDURING until the next moment. It was so windy, so cold; it felt like one long unpleasant moment with no end in sight. But there were moments of pleasure...stopping to warm up and stretch our legs, stopping for a meal and stopping at the Cortez Holiday Inn where Mark drew a very hot bath for me to soak in and then we ate dinner in the room from Koko's next door: fish tacos and an Anasazi burger. EXCELLENT food!Being adventurous is what I've been trying to be. I'm learning that being adventurous is best tempered with curiosity and knowledge. When we stopped at Margarita's Cafe outside of Chama, NM, I thought, I'll try something I've never had. I had heard our neighbors, Paul and Judy Valdez talk about pasole. It sounded so good. I saw MENUDO with or without PASOLE on the menu. I would try that! But what was menudo? Decided I should ask. Glad I did. It's TRIPE, the waitress informed us with a wrinkled nose. NO, THANK YOU! I had the enchilada plate, which I'd never had. It was very plain and not very good. And the worst part about that stop? Someone stole my gel seat while we were eating. The very item that has made all the difference in the world to this aging, crooked backed biker. I hope whoever took it can fully appreciate what they have. It is such a nice ASSET. : )
