So this is the top of Sandia Peak in New Mexico. 10,000 feet above sea level we are currently in their restaurant enjoying lunch.

The peak itself is reached by what used to be the worlds longest tramway with still the longest single wire spam at 1.7 miles long.

The views of the valley are fantastic, we picked a clear (but windy) day to visit.

We are in high desert country where bears, mountain lions and other large creatures roam freely. Not seen anything as yet.

Mr Fogg says he’s not worried about either big animal, since there is no way I could outrun him!

It’s a long drive from here to Stand on the Corner, and I’m sure some other sights on the way as we go west.

At least we seem to have left the storms behind. It’s hot sun all the way now. 95 today.