We did partake of some authentic mexican food later Tuesday evening when we stopped for the night in the vicinity of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Because of a huge soccer tournament being hosted in Albuquerque we had to drive 13 miles out of our way, up the I-25 before we found a hotel vacancy.

Wednesday, June 23, we continued on down the I-41 from Albuquerque, stopping for a short visit to Linda's place of birth, Bluewater, situated just off the Interstate about 60 miles east of Gallup. This tiny little town is mostly dust blown and deteriorated now, but it has great meaning for both of us and our families because, 1) it was established by great, great grandfather Earnest Albert Tietjen, called by President Brigham Young to begin Mormon settlements in the New Mexico/Arizona territory, 2) It is the birthplace of my father, Oliver Glenn Chapman, and 3) Linda's parents, Stan and Lucille Rogers Burnham began their courtship in Bluewater, later married and lived in Bluewater for a time, where, 4) they gave birth their first child, a daughter, naming her, Linda.

While Linda did some shopping at the local trading post, I drove to several spots in the community and took pictures. This is a picture of the entrance to the Bluewater cemetary where several of my ancesters are buried.