We left Alpine, Texas, this morning and drove through rain for several hours. . . actually it was just kind of misting and not really raining hard. Between Alpine and Marfa, Texas, is the area famous for the "Marfa Lights." These are unexplained lights which appear most evenings after dark. They have been seen since the 1800's and Native Americans even reported them. Many attempts have been made to ascertain where they come from and exactly where they are, but to date, there is no explanation. I wanted to go out there last night and Terry wouldn't go. There is a viewing area right along the highway. Also, along US90 we saw one of those AeroStats, I think they call them. 
They are large blimp like balloons they put in the air to watch the borders. They are really quite large and we have seen them in the air, but this is the first one on the ground we were able to see this closely.
We also saw snow in the mountains at elevations of around 5000 feet. There was snow yesterday in El Paso we had heard, but there wasn't anything on the ground. We even stopped at a rest area just east of the city, but it was warmer than we thought it would be. Terry did all the driving until we got east of El Paso, then we switched so I could tackle the "white knuckle" driving as Terry likes to call it. It really wasn't bad coming through El Paso. There were road construction signs up, but we didn't see any and all the lanes were clear.
We are all snuggled in at Deming, NM, at the Escapees park reading for a night of freezing temps. We are prepared, but are anxious to get to Yuma and warmer weather.
Till next time. . .
Dale
They are large blimp like balloons they put in the air to watch the borders. They are really quite large and we have seen them in the air, but this is the first one on the ground we were able to see this closely.
We also saw snow in the mountains at elevations of around 5000 feet. There was snow yesterday in El Paso we had heard, but there wasn't anything on the ground. We even stopped at a rest area just east of the city, but it was warmer than we thought it would be. Terry did all the driving until we got east of El Paso, then we switched so I could tackle the "white knuckle" driving as Terry likes to call it. It really wasn't bad coming through El Paso. There were road construction signs up, but we didn't see any and all the lanes were clear.We are all snuggled in at Deming, NM, at the Escapees park reading for a night of freezing temps. We are prepared, but are anxious to get to Yuma and warmer weather.
Till next time. . .
Dale
3 comments:
Well the Sport Track was already hooked up to the MH before Dale remembered the lights.
Anyway I was just thinking about Bailey our rescued scottie.
Bailey is afraid of the dark.
Everyone who knows Bailey, knows of his aversion to all kinds of bright light especially at night outside. Don't you think some demonic lights would scare him.
As I said was just thinking of our poor black scottie, who with his sidekick Neal goes everywhere with us.
Anyway I promised to stay at the RV Park in Marfa on our next trip through. Then we can go look at the lights in the afternoon.
Terry
First time checking your blog...
Nice set-up...
Your pictures yesterday were great and very interesting...
I enjoyed reading about the Marfa Lights...never heard of them before. We'll have to stop and see them on our travels.
Charlie and Mike,
Thanks for your comments. I always like to hear from people who read my blog.
Safe travels!
Dale
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