Change of plans ... Heading for home

After leaving Albuquerque I looked for a church that we could attend tomorrow, Sunday, and I didn't find one further down the road so we pulled over in a businesses large parking lot just a block from the last available one on my map. It was a perfect spot for staying the night, and would not make anyone uncomfortable with us being too close to their business.

As I checked Facebook I ran across a notice about Uncle Art passing at age102.  We discussed it and decided to toss our plans and head home - the 9.5 hours on Sunday.  However, my messed up sleep schedule came in handy and I drove 5.5 before Dean even woke up.
We made it home in time to cook supper and watch a movie.

The moon was full and as we passed through the desert near Shiprock, the beautiful formations stood out in silhouette and it was a beautiful drive.  (This image is a stock image, as close to what I saw as I could find.  Dean was sleeping and I was driving so no picture.)