THURSDAY MARCH 3rd 2011 299214

Once again another brilliant sunny morning.   The plan for the day was to get going and reach Balmorhea State Park again this evening.  So all packed up and ready to hit the road about 10.00 a.m.

We stopped at Continental Divide Trading Post, where Mike found a good "project" vehicle.

NO. He was not allowed to bring it home.  Same as I was not allowed to buy everything I wanted in the trading post!

Oh well, its nice to dream, isn't it?

The Continental Divide was 4545 feet above sea level. 

Outside the Trading Post we saw these "chickens" wandering around the parking lot.   It looked so "Mexican" we had to take the picture.

We had a good and fairly easy drive through the mountains and highways, and crossed into Texas about 12.40 p.m.

It was very busy around Las Cruzes, that "Murder Capitol of the World".   Shame about the title, as it looks an OK place really.

El Paso  was very busy also.



We did see several eagles and quite  few wild horses,  and naturally took another load of photos.

We stopped for a nice picnic lunch and as you can see we finally found a tree.  It seemed like weeks since we actually saw a tree.   Didn't wander far from the tree as the terrain looked like the rattle snakes owned the whole area.

Back on the road after a nice lunch and again the scenery began to change.  Still very impressive, especially around the Quitman and Eagle Mountain ranges.

The two lane road leading to the State Park was fantastic.  Too bad we couldn't take the time to travel all the two lane roads.


All settled in the park at 5.15 p.m.    299780

 Pleased to say it was still hot and sunny, so we sat outside enjoying the weather.

Our camping neighbours from both sides came for visit.  It is always fun meeting camping neighbours.
Brian was from B.C. and Hugh was from Southern California.  We had a great hour or so all telling silly stories.

Nice BBQ supper, and once again the stars looked as if you could pick them from the sky.



It was another fun filled day.  And if you are interested - the soup can is doing good!