 The city of Albuquerque as seen from the air. |
 After landing we loaded into two vans and made the 3-hour trip to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where the competition was held. |
 Still driving: Mike, Kurt, Jason in the backseat; Ty, Ryan, and Abigail in the middle; with Dr. Howard and Jeff in the front seat. |
 We stopped for some food and spirits and a brew-pub in Socorro Springs, NM about halfway to Las Cruces. Around the table: Ryan, Dr. Gulino, Kurt, Jason, Scott, Ty, Abigail, and Dr. Howard. |
 The ChemE's at their table: Bryan, Eric, Frank, Dan, Jim, and Paul. |
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 Jeff and Mike talking to one of the locals, who introduced us to El Conquistador, the best calzone on the planet. |