Bike Ride to Corrales – October 2009
Krista and I decided to test the bounds of the Xtracycle. Or rather, test the bounds of what I can DO on the X. We decided to take a day trip up to Corrales, the rural village along the Rio Grande, nestled between Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Along the way we stopped at a farmer’s market in the North Valley.
It was a long ride, about 30 miles, but we took plenty of breaks for food, photography, and taking in the brilliant autumn day. All told we spend about 5 1/2 hours in the valley, and we were exhausted by the end of it.
These photos are from Dad’s old Nikon FE. For a 30-year-old camera, it takes some incredible shots. The pictures came out a little grainy; next time I’ll switch to a lower ISO. Also, if the images appear distorted, clicking on them takes you to the original.
Crisp, juicy, beautiful apples at a farmer's market in Albuquerque's North Valley
Red Chiles on the ristra, dried and ready for cooking, at a farmer's market in Albuquerque's North Valley
A horse grazes on a luxurious estate in the North Valley
Krista reclines against a tree in a park in Corrales
Krista takes a well-deserved nap after a long bike ride