Water Canyon, NM and Boy Scouts

I flew back in and went to pick up Kitten from Holiday Travel Trailer of NM.  I can’t say enough about the people at this location.  From the owners of the sales to Carl in service they are all so very friendly, caring and take great care of Kitten. Today is Cinco De Mayo and…

Socorro, NM – Escondido Lake

Stopped overnight at Escondido Lake in Socorro, NM.  Nice park with full utilities and a great place for an overnight stop before you have to get on the road next morning.  I know, I know there was a wonderful WalMart with overnight parking a couple of miles away.  But, I will take an 18 fee…

Aliens and the VLA

There is something about driving through the upper desert in New Mexico.  You are on the 60 highway rambling through Pie Town and then there is a vast plain as far as the eye can see.  Off in the distance you see large telescopes, 28 in all, gathered together pointing to the sky.  It sends…

The Beauty of the Day

Drove home from Phoenix today up through Payson, AZ.  The valley was a beautiful 80 degrees but as I reached the higher elevation the snow was on the ground and a lake had formed by the side of the road.  I could have rushed along cruising through the forest and enjoying the ride, but sometimes…

Adventures Along the way

The first trip out for camping was quite complicated, interesting, stressful and fun. I did my first major tow through Salt Canyon in Arizona.  Basically a 2 hour drive with an elevation change of 7k feet and very twisty turns on a two way highway.  While the towing was a blast, I had a surprise…