Where are we today ?
We up early and anxious to get on the road today. Just waiting for the sunrise, warmer temps and after rush hour, cause we have to go through Albuquerque. Got a few walkabouts done, secured the coach, hooked up the car and on the road at 9 am.
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| Not much traffic now, and wonderful clear skies |
No problems, through the city and onto I-25 south to Elephant Butte State park just outside of Truth or Consequences (T or C) it will now be called.
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perfect travel day, sunshine warm temps
and next to no traffic |
We passed an Army Convoy heading south , so cool to see all these Humvees in formation.
Only a 3 hour drive and got to the city of Elephant Butte by 11:30 added some fuel to our coach then onto the State park.
Checked in here before noon only $14.00 US a night with 30 amp and water, what a good deal. No sewer but they do have a dump staion. We could have dry camped for $10.00 a night but thought 3 nights would be nice here so the extra $4.00 a good deal for us and Suzie happy.
The next 4 pics are some dry camping sites for $10.00 a night, they are amazing! Actually this whole park is amazing, wish we had found out about it sooner, maybe we stay a few more days? Undecided right now.
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| $10.00 a night |
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| all the sites have a wonderful view |
This is the area we choose, first come first served sites.
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| Huge site |
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| the view over the lake out our front window |
It's really hard to read here with this amazing view, but we did managed to enjoy a nice shady spot and our e-readers for a couple hours. Much warmer here.
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| Why would we want to leave ? |
Sunshine , blue skies, 2,000 feet lower elevation and about 70f this afternoon, an amazing view, what more can we ask for?
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| New Mexico Clear blue skies |
On the way here our electric step broke again! Hmm. 3rd time now, I do have a repair to do some time in the future, but can make it work for now. We have some time in sitting for a while when I can to do this.
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| wooden supports to hold it open |
Supper tonight a Cornish Hen,(we love these) only $2.95 here about $8.00 back home. Perfect size for the 2 of us.
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| While the hen is cooking another nice view across the lake |
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| hen done and some grilled yellow pepper |
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| add to a salad and we have a very tasty meal |
Wish we could have found this state park sooner, so much to see and do in this area and the view is amazing.
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| 166 miles today a very nice drive |
If your are coming this way this state park is a must do, very reasonable and one of the nicest we parks we have ever been at. Definitely will be back here again.
Thanks for stopping by, always enjoy your comments, hope you had a wonderful day too.
Check out the interactive map below to see where we have been this Fall and Winter..
We love that park. Enjoy all the beauty.
ReplyDeleteWe sure will.
DeleteI have always stayed at the Monticello unit up to the north a few miles. Much quieter and closer to the Apache Kid Wilderness area. That whole area is full of fun desert to explore. The Rock House on the north end of EB Lake was a neat day trip also.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip Barney, we just may check out some of these places, if not now another time.
DeleteExactly. why would you want to leave. Such beautiful views and weather. It must be lovely to see different scenery from your windows. Grilled chicken peppers and salad. Perfect. I'm hungry now.
ReplyDeleteWell we do like to move around and can always come back on the future. Different scenry from our house is wonderful.
DeleteSupper was very tasty.
That's the kind of camp I would love. With the view of the sand and water, no close neighbours and the price is excellent! Lovely, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt is very nice and or so quiet, I imagine it be very busy in the summer months.
DeleteLooks like you've found an amazing place to stay for a while.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is wonderful!
DeleteI think New Mexico has some great state parks. We've always loved Pancho Villa in Columbus (south of Deming).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, maybe check that out another time too.
DeleteSounds and looks like a great stop!
DeleteIt sure is a wonderful place to spend some time.
DeleteGreat looking park, we would like to see New Mexico, enjoy your stay.
ReplyDeleteNew Mexico is great if you stay at the lower elevations in the winter.
DeleteWe spent a month in that area and loved it. We stayed in an RV park because they offered such a good deal. Would really like to get back there again.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful area, this place we love, we do not much like staying in one place for a month, kind like to move around as much as possible.
DeleteOne of the things I love most about this life style is changing the view whenever we want to! Isn't it just the greatest and looks like you hit the jack pot today!
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing lifestyle, one of the best things about it is the changing scenery.
DeleteGreat view - I think I could pile up there for quite awhile.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful Larry, we will plan this again on our travels.
DeleteBeautiful place for sure. We did see it a couple of years ago.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yes, glad that you were able to check it out.
DeleteWhile you're in the area you might want to check out Chloride, 40 miles too your west. Also if you need a mechanic I strongly recommend Chip Baker.
ReplyDeleteThanks John maybe check out Chloride tomorrow.
DeleteMechanic is nice to know, but I can fix the step myself, have done it a couple times before.
Looks like a great place to park. We happened to look out the window and saw the Army convoy go by Monday morning, also.
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Very nice, did you see us?
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