On April 16, another fabled New Mexico Roadrunner Rally was held in the beautiful Jemez Mountains. Five stunning NSX's made the voyage.
Beginning in Albuquerque, we travelled via a two lane road through the lovely Jemez Creek Gorge. Naturally the local law enforcement officials were out in full strengh so we wisely watched our speed. After leaving the ruins of the Jemez National Monument we began our ascent to the Valles Caldera, elevation 8500 ft. Of course we encountered numerous slow moving vehicles, but our NSX's made quick work of them. The NSX really shines on a twisty mountain road when passing opportunities require quick acceleration and even quicker return to lane.
After a brief stop in the Valles Caldera (an extinct volcano) for some photos, we headed on into Los Alamos for a lunch at a local New Mexican restaurant. With our bellies full and our wallets lighter, the return trip began. We retraced our path, and again the local slow pokes gave us several thrilling moments of overtaking moves. For a diversion we stopped and visited Jemez Falls on our way back. The two mile hike among the Ponderosa pines to the falls was very refreshing and beautiful.
After our walk we continued on back to Albuquerque where we parted ways, but not before agreeing to do another Roadrunner Rally this summer. One idea is to go to Taos via the mountain road and return along the Rio Grande valley road. It could be fun!
Philippe
Beginning in Albuquerque, we travelled via a two lane road through the lovely Jemez Creek Gorge. Naturally the local law enforcement officials were out in full strengh so we wisely watched our speed. After leaving the ruins of the Jemez National Monument we began our ascent to the Valles Caldera, elevation 8500 ft. Of course we encountered numerous slow moving vehicles, but our NSX's made quick work of them. The NSX really shines on a twisty mountain road when passing opportunities require quick acceleration and even quicker return to lane.
After a brief stop in the Valles Caldera (an extinct volcano) for some photos, we headed on into Los Alamos for a lunch at a local New Mexican restaurant. With our bellies full and our wallets lighter, the return trip began. We retraced our path, and again the local slow pokes gave us several thrilling moments of overtaking moves. For a diversion we stopped and visited Jemez Falls on our way back. The two mile hike among the Ponderosa pines to the falls was very refreshing and beautiful.
After our walk we continued on back to Albuquerque where we parted ways, but not before agreeing to do another Roadrunner Rally this summer. One idea is to go to Taos via the mountain road and return along the Rio Grande valley road. It could be fun!
Philippe
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