5-22
4 miles
At 5 in the morning my alarm went off and I had a second breakfast in Silver City on my mind. I quickly rolled up my tent one last time and grabbed my hot coffee on a rock with SlowBro and Cappuccino in front of the cliff dwellings. I tried to imagine waking up on the cliff 800 years ago.
In just a few steps we crossed the West Fork soaking our shoes that mostly dried overnight. The canyon was wide this far downstream, but still had some nice views.
The canyon gave way to a mostly flat plateau with few trees and grasses. Just when I thought we were done with the water crossings, there were two more near a beaver dam and the final one at the bookstore.
We walked down the sidewalk past Scorpion Campground and found Cappuccino’s car. His water-soaked keychain opened the doors, a huge relief. I put on dry shoes while SloBro helped a couple from Santa Fe with information about the trail.
Doc Campbell’s was closed, so there was no extra coffee. Silver City served a huge plate of Huevos Rancheros and solid coffee. We walked through the Big Ditch, a flood disaster that the city turned into a nice river walk attraction. Too full for pie in Pie Town, Cappuccino steered the car north toward Albuquerque.
After some much needed showers, we relaxed and then had dinner with Cappuccino’s family. It was a feast with great company and Mr. Cat.
Breakfast the next morning was at The Frontier, near the university. Solid Huevos Rancheros too (note a theme).
Cappuccino and SlowBro took me to the airport and we hugged goodbye. I am really grateful for such good friends. The stellar backpacking trip was just a bonus.
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