Location: Roadrunner Rest Area in Las Cruces, New Mexico
This morning Yuma and I were up with the sun, sort of. It was 6:30 and the sun was just popping up over the RV next door.
Laid back down till 7 o'clock and then we had a short walk and a fairly short breakfast. Got my crackers and two cups of coffee in before I had to finish packing and start our journey back home.
We stopped for diesel and hit I-10 East at 9:30 with a goal of making it to Las Cruces, New Mexico, 250 miles east. Our first stop about 50 miles east was Texas Canyon where all the huge boulders are.
The forecast calls for clear skies but for winds to pick up in the afternoon. Worried a little bit about dust storms but nothing really happened till late in our journey. Calling for gusts up to 40 mph later.
Our next stop was at the Continental Divide Trading Post. Dolly, Fergie and I stopped here on our first trip out west. Today seemed like a good time to revisit and get a few pictures.
Our next stop was at the Continental Divide Trading Post. Dolly, Fergie and I stopped here on our first trip out west. Today seemed like a good time to revisit and get a few pictures.
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Old teepee on the west side of the trading post. |
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I-10 heading down and through Las Cruces, Mew Mexico with the rugged Organ Mountains to the east. |
See you later.
Hope you have a safe trip. We are heading a little farther north tomorrow and will stop just south of Dallas. Do you enjoy driving the WL and do you notice much difference. I bet it is quieter, smoother, and more stable on the road.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorne. Im heading that way myself. I love driving the WL. Quiet and strong. Set it on 60 and so far it just hums along. I wish I had bought this one seven years ago but I probably couldn't afford it then.:))
DeleteGlad your first day on the road went well. I remember both the tepee and that silly roadrunner well. Do love that roadrunner. I hope the winds die down.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dolly. The winds are gone and it is a beautiful day for driving. I knew you would remember that teepee. :))
DeleteI hope you do a write up comparing the WL to the other motor home as Lorne mentioned. Hope you have good weather for your trip home . Stay safe. I have a class C like you had. I did have a class A for a very short time but that is a different story. Vern In Boise Id .
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea Vern. I loved Miss Adventure because she got me faithfully through thick and thin but I was so cramped and uncomfortable in it. The WL can't go to the same remote places but the room and comfort is worth it. Time will tell if the WL is as reliable.
DeleteLooking at your header picture I would say you parked in the same spot we did back in March when we spent the night there. Safe travels and stay healthy.
ReplyDeletePretty views but lots of trucks. But I slept right through their humming engines.
DeleteHi Doug, wishing safe travels to you and Yuma on your journey back home. It's been a very different experience this winter. You are going home a changed man. Our country has changed too. The White Lion is a beautiful RV & I'm sure she will carry you & Yuma safely HOME. 😎
ReplyDeleteThank you Moonfly. Things are different and buying the WL has motivated me to continue my travels. I like your optimizim. I agree with it too !
DeleteDon't you just love it when the day's drive goes well? Watch out for those tornados!!
ReplyDeleteYes I do. Watching the weather each day.
DeleteGlad you had a good day's drive and I love the Road Runner view of the WL. We've not stopped there yet.
ReplyDeleteTravel safe, we hope the weather remains good all the rest of the way.
Thanks Patsy. Trying to go slow and let that messy cold front your way move on out.
DeleteGlad that you had a nice first day of driving. You' ll be home before you know it. Hopefully you'll be able to miss the bad weather. Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley. I'm trying to go slow and miss the cold and rain ahead of me. Going to be a beautiful day.
DeleteGreat day of travel. Hope you continue to enjoy decent travel weather. Nice to see the roadRunner again.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeff. Looking like another beautiful day ahead.
DeleteWe enjoyed our time in Las Cruces. Had to visit the roadrunner twice to share the pictures with our grandson. Stay safe traveling back home.
ReplyDeleteThank Cheri. It is in a beautiful area. Unfortunately, I only drive through and have never visited.
DeleteWell that big Roadrunner sure looks familiar alright. That's a great overnighter spot. You probably have mixed emotions now. Sad to leave the Southwest and all it's great memories behind but also anxious to get home now that you have begun your homeward journey.
ReplyDeleteVery true. Its funny how I'm happily visiting the southwest and then something switches inside me and I'm dead set on going home now. I've really enjoyed my stay even with all the hectic activity of changing motor homes. Just one big adventure:))
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