[Woodcarver] what to see when traveling

[Merrilee Johnson]

Evening,
We shall try to do El Pinto when we are there. Dennis knows about the High Finance one also but didn't think I would like it - I'm a bit squeemish about heights. I have trouble driving the turnpike in PA and looking over the valley (actually I don't look I watch the road!!) ��  I have so many places to go to it wil lbe hard to pick and choose or get home on time. Either way we will have a blast!  Thanks again to everyone for you suggestions!
Merrilee
 
Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 07:12:10 -0600
From: redandblondy at gmail.com
To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] what to see when traveling

Howdy right back at you.

Really try hard to go to the El Pinto restaurant this is a must for sure. Also drive up to cedar crest this is an amazing......amazing sight.


May you have a safe and enjoyable trip.
God Bless.

Larry


On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 6:33 AM, Merrilee Johnson <merrihat at hotmail.com> wrote:




Hi Larry,
   All I can say is WOW!  Not too wordy at all. I have copied and pasted it all and will present it to Dennis to see which we will see.  He lived there for a few years while in the service so he might remember them when he sees the names if there were there then.  We were just going to pick up his truck spend the night and leave but I'm thinking we may have to stay at least a whole day here!  Again thank you for this information! It will help for sure!

Merrilee
 
Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 06:22:45 -0600
From: redandblondy at gmail.com
To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com

Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] what to see when traveling

Hi Merrilee,

I was raised in Albuquerque, so may I suggest a couple fine restaurants.

1. For the view and good food.  High Finance Restaurant . Park at the base of Sandia Mountain and take a tram up the side of the mountain to the restaurant 2.7 miles.great ride and view. I suggest you make reservation ahead of time.505-243-9742.



2. "MY  Personal Five star restaurant." EL Pinto...www.elpinto.com. This is a must if you don't like Mexican food their American food is also great. But visit this restaurant with the intention of a fine dining experience. plan to take  1/ 2/ to 2 hours for the experience. 10500 4th St NW 505-89817171



3.Sadies  is also Mexican food, very very good .6230 4th St NW 505-345-5339

4. IN  OLD TOWN  in Albq.  La Crepe Michel 400 San Felipe St. 505- 242-1251


5. For a great hamburger. any LATA Burger. drive in..................Well!!! by this time you might want a hamburger.


Opps. almost forgot here. If your in a restaurant and you order Mexican food the waiter or waitress will ask you......RED  or GREEN ?? meaning do you want red or green chile sauce on your dish.

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Sight Seeing.

Drive up to Cedar Crest atop Sandia Crest.......a paved road to the top. about 9:00 PM. View the light of Duke City ( Albuquerque) you should see Bernaillo to the north which is approximately 17 miles from Albuquerque. Belen, N.M. approximately 35 mile south of Albq. Take a light jacket with you. You will be a little over 10,000 ft.



Old Town Plaza, here you can if you wish purchase native Indian jewelry from the natives. good local dining also.

Albq. Aquarium and Rio Grande Botanic Garden.  all walking distance from Old Town Plaza.



A must see. Petroglyph National Monument 6001 Unser Blvd west side of Albq.

Just FYI about 30 to 40 miles east of Albuquerque up will see a various location some old open sided structures. When highway 66 was the main route, Native Indian would sell their jewelry at these out post and it wasn't uncommon for them too have a blanket out and place their jewelry on the blanket to sell to passing tourist.  BRING A CAMERA ALONG....The Indian like to talk to you about their jewelry and have their pictures taken. The VERY best place to buy Indian jewelry is from the native themselves ..........again just FYI.




Well I hope I haven't been to wordy here.

I hope your visit is an enjoyable one and safe.

Larry
 Raton, N. M.






On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 4:41 PM, Merrilee Johnson <merrihat at hotmail.com> wrote:





Good evening All!
    I am going to Albuquerque, NM on June 22. We will be driving a 1953 Chevy truck home to Pennsylvania by way of Olkahoma City and Big Rapids, Mi.  What is there to see between those points that you know of?  We will be driving on the back roads as much as possible.  We can take any route possible to visit points of interest. In the past many of you have posted your interesting visits and now I wish I had saved that information.  :)  Thank you for your help with my trip.


Carve along!
Merrilee
 		 	   		  

 		 	   		  

 		 	   		  
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