I am missing my home away from home and all of my family on my dad's side. I just have to share this with you because I spent lots of time up in these mountains...all over New Mexico, and the last trip I took with my dad to New Mexico cost us $6.00. We hit the open road on his Honda and what an awesome trip it was! I left Dodge City, KS, in shorts and we ended up wearing our biking gear. I miss all of my family and this land runs in my veins because it's where a part of me is from. It's calling me to come back and experience the beauty of it...and maybe get lost and never return! Yes, I wish! I am a mountain girl at heart, although I love the ocean too. I'm sure if it came down to it, I'd pick the mountains any day. I think the whole state of NM is awesome, but my favorite part is definitely the Enchanted Circle...really it's HWY 64 leading through the Cimarron Canyon and on to Eagle Nest and Angel Fire. Dad used to drive us all over New Mexico every single trip we took...and told us all of the tales and always waited until the sun was setting to drive us through the ghost towns! He never missed doing this drive and it was just a tradition. Back then we always thought, "Oh no! This again?" Now I could only dream of going back there. I miss it so much and haven't been there for fourteen years. I just recently got in touch with some of my cousins and heard from an uncle that lives in California. He has been sending me photos and family history and I am so happy to get to know him better! I am really missing my second home more than ever. I spent time there twice a year and we always stayed with my Aunt Mary in Maxwell, which is probably the smallest town I have ever seen! I have relatives all over that state and in Colorado, too. Denver was my home for a short time...and I loved it too! I miss this place so much.
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