There are times in my life when I’m really good about journaling/blogging, and times when I’m SO NOT. These past few months have been one of those NOT times. And there’s a lot that has happened that I think one day I might want to look back on. This blog is more for me than anyone else, so I guess I’m only disappointed myself. Ever since my dad passed away in May, I just haven’t been motivated. I’m glad I’m not one of those full timers who’s trying to make a living on YouTube travel videos. We’d be in real trouble.
We have been to some amazing places since leave South Padre Island. We decide to go west this year since COVID prevented us from going East. We forgot how hot and dusty and difficult the high desert altitude could be on us, but we made the best of it.
Some highlights -
Alpine and Marfa, TX - great little Far West Texas towns that have artsy vibes, murals, mysterious lights, long sweeping views, and are worth a visit.
Las Cruces, and Albuquerque, NM - especially the old town squares and cathedrals, Mesilla and La Posta restaurant, Petroglyphs National Monument and red or green sauce on your Mexican food. Hatch Chile peppers!
Mesa Verde National Park, CO - oh, the cliff dwellings. AMAZING!
Moab, UT - Arches and Canyonland National Parks. Record heat, lots of dust and the Pack Creek wildfire south of town. Sweet little Main Street, but getting a little full of itself.
Las Vegas, NV - more record heat, had to leave the RV during the day, because the ACs just couldn’t keep up. I flew home for Dad’s memorial service. Beautiful synchronized 4th of July fireworks from multiple rooftops on the strip. A new resort and casino called Resorts World. The Neon Boneyard that I’ve been wanting to see for years.
We can’t believe how many people live in the desert! And thank goodness we left before the monsoonal rains flooded Moab and Las Vegas.
Now, we’re in California. We haven’t spent much time here outside the big cities before this trip. We’re finding some real gems. They deserve their own post.
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