On The Way - In SMA

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Started off on the right foot.   We planned well for this trip and didn't forget a thing.   The morning was cold and drizzling and as we got to Linares, NL and headed across the mountains the fog turned into soup.   Up we climbed following a bus passing a few slowpokes now and then.  

We had packed our food for the trip to avoid stopping along the way.  I've walked 110 km this week and can feel the difference.  Eating all those delicious roadside treats really packs on the pounds.  Not sure what the next six weeks will bring but we will be going to the gym and I hope I will continue my walking.  

Anyway, as we arrived at the top of the mountains, Galeana, the clouds broke and you would never have known that fog and drizzle lay on the other side.   Not a cloud in the sky and only a gorgeous blue.   The yucca are in bloom because of the rains and their flowers sure look tempting to eat, they make wonderful soups and quesadillas or mixed with cactus. 

Amazing that we drove 685 km and we still have over a quarter of the tank in the VW.   We did stop at Los Potosinos rest stop where I bought a well-deserved coffee before continuing on to San Miguel.  It is a very nice rest stop with very clean restrooms, restaurants and gas station.  When we have the rv, we park in the patio area for trailers and take a short nap and have a bite to eat.  I miss the rv this trip but that's not the plan.

We arrived to the house we rented at 3:45 p.m.  The owners were here to greet us and give us the keys.  This is the same house we rented when my little brother was her in October.  It has everything and all we brought was our coffee.   After a short nap, we headed over to Barbara's house where the fun began.

We had the best martinis for starters along with snacks.   Then she pulled out the big guns.  She had prepared some of the best ever baby back ribs with her special potatoes and roasted broccoli.  We brought the wine for dinner and we sat down to a fantastic evening.

Barbara's house has an incredible rooftop view of the parroquia.   We sat out there watching the stars and chatting until 10:30.   Pea, her furkid was there with us.   Thanks Barbara for a fun evening.  💖