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After a very long train ride we arrived in Albuquerque. We arrived at our hotel (our last one of the trip booo) late in the afternoon.
We went to the Scadia Tramway which is high up in the mountains surrounding the town. We trecked to the stone look out point which was a 3 mile walk round trip. We werent at all appropriatly dressed in our flip flops and jelly shoes but made it all the same. It was very windy at the top, especially at the look out. There is a ski resourt in winter and it was interesting to see it without snow - although there was a little snow around the place. In summer it is used for mountain bike trails and hiking expaditions. The mountains looked closer than they were and the trip cost a total of 60 pounds. 40 pounds just on taxis to get from our hotel and back.
We went in to Old Town, where there is a strong mexican feel to the place. It was a very interesting place with a lot of little shops and also we visited the Rattlesnake Museum (we have certificates to prove it!). I (Andy) even helped the tortoise back over onto his feet because the other tortoise decided it would be fun to flip him over!
We also went to the Natural History Museum. Lots of dinasors and space information. We even found a Beryl stone! This ended our two days in Albuquerque and we then flew into Las Vegas.
Still cant get the photos up - we shall keep trying!
Love to all xxxx
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