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Day 13 – Carlsbad Caverns

Two in one day!!!!!!! This morning, we made up for yesterday’s lazy start, and by 7:30 we were on the road over to Carlsbad Caverns. It’s a nearly 4 hour drive there. Ditto back. And lots to see in between! For those who don’t know… I know I didn’t… a little geological history. To getContinue reading “Day 13 – Carlsbad Caverns”

Day 12 – Space Museum

Sorry I’m so late getting this posted! Yesterday, Scott and I drove over to Terry’s house (Terry is Bruce’s wife) to take Bethany up to the Space Museum. For those who don’t know, Alamogordo, NM, played a major role in the US Space program. White Sands just to the west is the site where manyContinue reading “Day 12 – Space Museum”

Day 11 – Cloudcroft, Sunspot and Ruidoso

This morning was so beautiful! After yesterday’s wind and dust, morning came with clear blue skies and a nice gentle breeze. Scott and I woke up and relaxed a little. By 10 we were on the road. First stop was the town of Cloudcroft. To get an idea of what we’re doing, Alamogordo is atContinue reading “Day 11 – Cloudcroft, Sunspot and Ruidoso”

Day 10 and a Half – Interlude

Well, here it is, Tuesday morning, 6:30 a.m. Waiting for Scott to wake up, trying to kill time. I’ve already posted yesterday’s activities, such as they were. Uh, for obvious reasons, I can’t yet post todays activities. What to do? Then I thought, let’s provide a little mundane detail! I’m sure people are just DYINGContinue reading “Day 10 and a Half – Interlude”

Day 10 – Las Cruces

Good evening all! Today, Scott and I awoke early (for vacation that is) at 6:30, hooked up and set off for Las Cruces. As I’ve mentioned before, we’ve been without hot water since Day 2. We dropped the camper at the service center in Las Cruces, then drove around. We stopped at La Mesilla, theContinue reading “Day 10 – Las Cruces”

Day 9 – Alamogordo

Again, sorry for not posting last night. Sunday morning was a time for putting the trailer in order. Dishes needed washing, the floor needed sweeping. A little vacuuming, some counter washing… that kinda thing. About 1, we drove over to M&Ps to meet up with Scott’s brother Ray… I mean George… no, it’s Ralph… uh…Continue reading “Day 9 – Alamogordo”

Day 8 – Chillin’ in Alamogordo

Hey all, Today was a slow day. We got going about 10, then headed over to Mudder & Pops for the day. There we sat and chatted all day, while I did laundry. After the laundry was done, Scott and I returned to the camper to put our clothes away. Then it was back toContinue reading “Day 8 – Chillin’ in Alamogordo”

Day 7 – Silver City to Alamogordo

Yesterday, we uprooted ourselves, and headed for Alamogordo. This is a relatively short drive, less than 200 miles. After hitting the road about 9 a.m., we drove southeast along US180 to Deming. From Deming, we made a side trip down to Rockhound State Park. Rockhound is one of the few parks where you’re encouraged toContinue reading “Day 7 – Silver City to Alamogordo”

Day 6 – The Catwalk at Whitewater Canyon and Mogollon

Good morning everyone! Sorry about the delay in getting this written and posted. I discovered yesterday that in spite of absolutely gorgeous weather, in the upper 70s, one CAN indeed run afoul of the heat and sun! For those of you who know me, I have had 2 heatstrokes. Because of this, my body’s thermostatContinue reading “Day 6 – The Catwalk at Whitewater Canyon and Mogollon”

Day 5 – City of Rocks and Gila Cliff Dwellings

Another night with no heat! Yeesh! At least now, we know why. But, just in case, we purchased a small space heater today. And we slept LATE. I mean LATE! 7:30 a.m. After nice hot showers down at the office, we spent some time with one of the men who works here, who came upContinue reading “Day 5 – City of Rocks and Gila Cliff Dwellings”