Day 9. Mile 1835. Clovis, nm

New mexico came upon me suddenly and without warning. I had told myself
that I wouldn't stop until I left texas, but I wasn't expecting new
mexico to jump on me. Texas is a blur. I passed through so quickly that
its hard to believe that I was ever in texas. I'm trying to think of all
the towns I burned, dawn, friona, bovina, heather...something (the beef
capitol of the world) and a few towns I can't remember. What I do
remember is deaf smith county, and the hundred mile long stretch of
cattle stench.

I haven't seen 66 for some time. Rather, I'm on 60. I will take it to
84n and rejoin 66 somewhere near santa fe. I am four hours from
aluquerque. My decision to leave early had had profound ramifications. I
might make it to alburquerque before the heat sets in. Its been 60 thus
far. Bad for me. Good for the bike.

The blue green brush of texas faded into the vast yellow green I see
now. Its also becoming sandier.

The end is near. I'm becoming excited, yet dissapointed.
~ I write with your life and my own ~