Monday, December 27

TRAVEL DAY

From: Bottomless Lakes State Pk., Roswell, NM – Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

To: Chupadero Mountain View RV Pk., San Antonio, NM – Bosque del Apache NWR.

Day 77 – We are behind with our blog posts; we are fine, just slow, LOL. Today is Dec. 30 and we’re just getting to Monday’s post. Got busy – sorry!

Back to Monday, we got up early, to an alarm – a horrific way to start the day when you’re retired! We needed to get on the road as early as possible since our travels today were going to take us through mountain passes with predicted high wind gusts beginning mid-morning.

172 miles (3:50) 52469-52641
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Sunday, December 26

The Day After……

Day 76 – Do you remember when you were a child and the day after Christmas was always a letdown? Now as adults, there’s this buildup, this crazy running around trying to get everything done, then boom – it’s over. Well, in a different way for us, today is a letdown compared to yesterday’s wonderful wildlife watching. The wind is back, the dust is flying, and we’re inside catching up on things, preparing to leave here early tomorrow to get over the pass going west from Roswell. The wind will be worse tomorrow afternoon.

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Saturday, December 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS; HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

Day 75 – We had a good day today. We hope your day was good, too! We are writing today’s post a day late; we were busy all day yesterday, as you will see. The wind had died down and it was a very nice day, perfect for scenic driving at the wildlife refuge. Although it did cloud up a bit, that was part of the scenery. The high was 71 degrees.

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Thursday, December 23

A RELAXING DAY.

Day 73 – It was 35 degrees this morning and partly cloudy when we got up. We stayed around the campsite all day. We caught up on some things – it’s so easy to get behind – baked a loaf of bread & made egg salad, Rob got some parts ordered for upcoming RV work he wants to do, etc. We had an appointment here at the campsite to have the Honda’s windshield repaired. The crack was too long, so they replaced the windshield. The high today was 78 degrees with full sun and a breeze later in the day.

Wednesday, December 22

TRAVEL DAY

From: Oasis State Park, Portales, NM.

To: Bottomless Lakes State Park, Roswell, NM – Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Day 72 – It was up to 35 degrees this morning, sunny and no wind. We had some errands to run before arriving at our next destination, so we left Oasis State Park earlier than we usually leave when traveling, a little after 9 a.m.

115 miles (2:40) 52354-52469
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Tuesday, December 21

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROL! WE HOPE YOUR BIRTHDAY BRINGS YOU SNOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

TRAVEL DAY

From: Ute Lake State Park, Logan, NM

To: Oasis State Park, Portales, NM.

Day 71 – A little warmer this morning – 28 degrees, partly cloudy, and no wind. We’re heading south for an appointment in Roswell to get the Honda’s windshield repaired. But there are several other reasons for us to go south: it will be warmer at night, the area we’re headed may have less wind, and several of the best wildlife refuges lie in our path. Today’s drive will be fairly short and will take us to a one-night stopover near Portales, NM.

104 miles (2:05) 52250-52354
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Monday, December 20

THINGS HAPPEN; PLANS CHANGE.

Day 70 – Again very cold, 22 degrees this morning, and when we checked the weather, we saw that we were facing about five days of strong winds beginning Wednesday. It looked like most of the upper half of New Mexico would be very windy, so we decided we should completely change the direction of our planned route around NM. Since tomorrow we’ll be heading south instead of the planned northwest, we’ll be doing some research today. We’re glad we chose to have this extra day here.

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Sunday, December 19

TRAVEL DAY

From: Sanford-Yake Campground, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, TX.

To: Ute Lake State Park, NM.

Day 69 – Rob got up at sunrise and took a picture of the moon setting behind the RV. Later at 8 a.m. it was 23 degrees, sunny with some wind. Bitterly cold, Rob had to spend some time working on the tire pressure. I thought he was going to get frostbite. We finally departed after dumping tanks & emptying trash at 11:20 a.m., running behind schedule. By that time, it was 36 degrees and sunny; the wind had decreased. When Rob had headed outside earlier, he surprised a Deer right outside the RV. On the way out of the campground, there were two more Deer foraging by the road.

Moon setting behind the RV, Sanford Yake Campground, Lake Meredith Recreation Area, Fritch, TX
129 miles (3:20) 52121-52250
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