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This day we hadn't planned too much for. First we wanted to sleep in after the long trip - but then we all were awake until 8 a.m.

After unhasty preparing for the day we left the motel for breakfast. At the beginning of our vacation we had it the American way, at Denny’s, with scrambled eggs, bacon, sandwiches, hash browns... Afterwards we were absolutely full, that was sufficient until dinner.

Then we headed for the Coronado State Monument. Located a few miles north of Albuquerque one can visit the ruins of Kuaua pueblo here, and it offers a beautiful view onto Rio Grande.

Afterwards we made a stop in the historic old town of Albuquerque, partly along the old Route 66, and at a mall. For dinner we decided for a Mexican restaurant - after all we were in New Mexico.

For the night not being too boring we had a fire alarm shortly after 8 p.m. - but it was a false alarm. Fortunately.

Rental car
Rental car

Our rental car, a Chevi Impala

Coronado State Monument
Coronado State Monument

Kuana pueblo ruins

Coronado State Monument
Coronado State Monument

A preserved dwelling

Coronado State Monument
Coronado State Monument

View towards Sandia Peak

Coronado State Monument
Coronado State Monument

Central square of the pueblo

Coronado State Monument
Coronado State Monument

Entry into one of the puieblo's homes - from the top

Coronado State Monument
Coronado State Monument

Ruins and landscape

Coronado State Monument
Coronado State Monument

View at Rio Grande

Coronado State Monument
Coronado State Monument

On the way to Rio Grande

Coronado State Monument
Coronado State Monument

At Rio Grande

Old Town Albuquerque
Old Town Albuquerque

View along Central Ave

Old Town Albuquerque
Old Town Albuquerque

Beautiful buildings in Old Town Albuquerque

Old Town Albuquerque
Old Town Albuquerque

Pedestrian area