The last few weeks have been busy for me as I help to prepare the RV parking area for the hundreds of rigs headed this way for the 50th Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. This place, like others where I spent a lot of time with Storm is filled with bittersweet memories for me. I think he […]
New Mexico
Caves and Aliens – What Could Go Wrong?
We know that the bats will not be in residence in Carlsbad Caverns in January. They normally return to this National Park in early Spring and stay through October. We decide to visit in spite of their absence. The return of the Brazilian Free-Tailed bats coincides with an influx of thousands of tourists according to […]
The Roads Less Traveled from Texas to New Mexico
We continue to friend our way across Texas sharing great meals and good times as often as we can. We leave Matt and Sherry in a chilly Livingston as we make our way to Austin. Monte meets us in Austin for dinner at Sway, the first Thai restaurant we have ever visited. We devour the […]
Time for Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences, NM (formerly Hot Springs) is delightfully not a tourist trap. No high priced fancy stuff here to lure visitors off I-25, just friendly folks and good value. Even though the town name was changed years ago, there are still plenty of soothing hot springs here. The promise of a muscle warming soak […]
More Sight Seeing around Albuquerque
After weeks of work and fun in Albuquerque, we approach our last labor-free weekend before the Fiesta. Like bloodhounds on the scent, on Sunday the RV volunteers follow the smoky aroma of roasted peppers to the Corrales Grower’s Market just a few miles from our campsite. Fresh local produce, ambrosial baked goods and spicy peppers […]
Celebrating the Equinox at Chaco Culture NHP
I wish I could tell you that on our visit to Chaco Culture National Historical Park we arrived in time to be one of the first 100 people in line at 6am. On September 22nd, those early risers join a special tour to watch the sun align through the ancient doorways signaling the arrival of […]
