Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Las Cruces New Mexico to Pecos, Texas

Location:  Picnic area just north of Pecos, Texas

This morning we woke up at 8 o'clock and after answering comments on my blog, we ate breakfast and were on the road by 9:30.  Here is Las Cruces at dusk last evening from our hilltop perch. 
It's a beautiful morning.  Warm and sunny with no wind so far.  Within a half hour we were leaving New Mexico and in El Paso, Texas.  
Every time I drive through this city, they are building roads and bridges. 
It is a bustling city in a beautiful area but I have never had a problem with traffic here.  I just stick myself in the center lane of I-10 and go with the flow.  Soon, I am heading out of the city and into the mountains.   You'll have to excuse the pictures.  Taken through a dirty windshield and the windshield is shaded blue.


After the mountains came the sand and flat desert and plateaus.


Just  before reaching Pecos, I-10 went south and I-20 connected and went northeast towards Dallas.  We are now in oil refinery country.

I had searched Free Camping, an app I have added to my phone and found a place a couple of miles north on hwy 285 that is a picnic area with six tables and a huge land area.  I have pulled off the pavement and will stay here for the night.

Lots of junk in the field nearby.

It was a nice 250 mile drive again today.  Got here about 4:30 Central Time.  I am now done with time zones. :)).  The wind was not a factor and the weather was beautiful and it is very nice here in Pecos this evening.  

In 2007 I had just retired and drove my 2003 Ford Cobra Mustang convertible out west for a two-week retirement vacation.  Dolly flew out and joined me in Phoenix.  I stayed at a motel here in Pecos.  It was June/July so needless to say, I got a good tan!  

Pulled out my grill and had steak, potato and corn tonight while Yuma had a hotdog with his dinner. :))  Now to finish my blog, have my dessert and call it a night.

See you later.

12 comments:

  1. I'm glad you had a nice, easy day of travel. That was a great picture of the oil refinery. Lots of pretty scenes. Welcome to central daylight time.

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    1. Thank you Dolly. It is great to be in the same time zone. Be home this weekend:))

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  2. Look like a really nice day for traveling. How do you like driving the White Lion? Pretty comfy and smooth? Safe travels!!

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    1. Thanks Steve. Both days have been great. The WL is fun to drive on the interstate but not so much in city traffic. Awfully long with the jeep attached.

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  3. Depending which way you are heading we may be along your route especially if you are heading north to Oklahoma City and I44. I will keep watching your blog and try to email you.

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    1. Yes. I'm headed that way but slowly. I'll be in Ardmore Thursday and Joplin on Friday if all goes a planned.

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  4. Great header picture Doug. We stopped by there on our way home last year, not overnight though. Have a safe trip home! Gord.

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  5. good to have another great day of travelling. I love New Mexico, pretty overpasses and just good experiences every time we go. :)
    You found a great spot for overnighting. I love those free camping apps.
    You'll be home soon!

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  6. Great pictures Yuma must be taking since you're driving :) What a wonderful place to spend the night and be able to bar b q a great dinner! 250 miles seems about perfect, since nothing is open to stop at anyway :( Bet your family is excited for you to be home. Travel safely and enjoy!

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  7. I loved driving through New Mexico. Cool you found a free place to park. I'll have to check on that app. I usually use Allstays. Safe travels ..... give Yuma a pat for me.

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  8. Always great to find a FREE overnight along the travel route, especially a park setting rather than a parking lot. Safe Travels!

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  9. Always nice to find a free camping spot away from Truck Stops and Walmarts. Like the pictures of the scenery. Making good time. Storms ahead.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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