Day 3 near perfect

Tucson is experiencing above normal temperature this week. That makes it perfect weather of us tourist. 84 degrees and severe clear skys, outstanding. Was a day of relaxing, national parks and nostalgia. Learned new things about some desert fauna and wildlife. Extra points if you recognize the mountain in the back ground of this photo.

Helps if you are a fan of old westerns...

Day 2 LONG DAY...

From Van Horn to Tucson is a whole lot of nothing. Nothing important or interesting to share. Made it through border patrol check point with no hassle. The view of Juarez Mexico from El Paso is depressing at best. No wonder they are crossing the border in droves.

Day one

First day found us driving from Alvord to Van Horn Texas. Big deal eh...well consider that was a distance of 493 miles. Now compare that with Boston Ma to Washington DC, 450 miles. We have 130 miles or so to even leave the state, same distance in NE we would have crossed through multiple states.

 We like to experience historic hotels when possible, get away from the cookie cutter chain stuff. Sure the rooms might be smaller but how much room do you really need? In Van Horn we got to experience the restored 1930'era El Capitan. Wonderful. Super friendly staff, clean rooms and free WiFi. Find it here. Others we have enjoyed are Strate, and Commodore.
 A few shots of the El Capitan.

Road trip

Tomorrow brings the start of our road trip to Tucson. Yes, I know this blog was supposed to be about travels in the rv. Too long a story to go into but rv trips soon come. In the meantime sit back and relax and enjoy a week in the desert southwest. With forecast high temps in the 80's it should be fun.

Rambling fever

Our dear friends Ron and Maureen, along with the three ankle biters, have hit the road for three months or so. Follow along at geo-gypsy.blogspot.com. Our neighbors and friends Bill and Jeannie, are in California for a month then head to Florida. Meanwhile we are stuck at home. Home location has changed and a lot of progress made to facilitate our future roaming. February will bring a auto trip to Arizona, then April should bring freedom! Ready to roam but lots to do to get ready before then. Next winter should find us boondocking in the desert southwest.

End of an era

All good things must end I gues. Back in 2007 we came to Broken Bow for the festival and rented a nice cabin for the the weekend. Pure nirvana! Loved the cabin,loved a restaurant in Hochatown, loved the festival. Fast forward 7 years. The festival remains essentially the same with bad weather this year affecting attendance and vendors. Weather discouraged much idle time outside listening to the performers. Our once favorite restaurant is now mediocre and way over priced. The cabin we have rented all these years has changed as well. Physical building still the same but changes such as no satellite TV, nearby new construction destroying the privacy, and significantly increased cost,have killed the appeal. Sad to say but this probably brings a end to our love affair with this cabin and festival. Been fun but time to find a new festival and location to visit. So long old friend, lot of memories...

Return to Broken Bow

We have returned to Broken Bow for the annual Beaver's Bend Folklife Festival. We have enjoyed coming to this little festival for the past seven years. Will provide photos and commentary later.