Wow! What a long drive to White Sands, NM Our journey started with a wakeup at 0500 hours. Teeth brushing, showering, espresso and finally a nicotine mint to wash it all down. The car was pretty much pre-loaded so we only had to get in and drive for an estimated twelve hours (plus a couple/few hours since we tend to fuck off along the way). We got as far as Castle Rock before hunger kicked in and the need to feed was overwhelming. A quick stop at Starbucks for a scone, banana bread and a couple of lattes (and a quick piss) and we were back on the road. The drive into New Mexico was uneventful so we were pretty much on time. Then, out of the blue, we saw an eye catching "brown sign". Brown signs usually marks an exit to a historical site, park or other history infested location. This sign read, Ft Union - 30 miles. Fuck it. We turned off and decided to go for it. White Sands can wait a couple hours. You can see the the previous ...