Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Destination Texas - check

 
After a couple of diversions in our travel itinerary we have finally arrived in the great state of Texas. I was expecting more warmth....the nights so far have been in the teens/20's...in the rig it is cold even with a propane heater.  We've had icicles on the water sprout and ice on our windows...but hey, we are camping in Texas in January
 

Juarez, MX from I-10 @ El Paso


We are staying near Balmorhea until the increment weather moves through...snow is forecast for -tomorrow. We left Oregon for snow in SW Texas....? Give me a moment....OK, I'm on board again.

Metalwork statues outside an Mexican import shop
Balmorhea...quaint small town, population 469...we have determined that it flourishes in summer because most of the businesses were closed, and not just for the holidays.
 
 
We then drove to Pecos, about 38 miles for propane and some groceries. Either of which we could find closer to the park. We were surprised to find the once thriving town, now very depressed and shabby - like so many of America's small towns the main drag contains closed storefronts
 
Downtown Pecos

Closed State Theatre
 Several buildings have been transformed into museums....such as the old railroad station....
 


and this storefront is now a Antique Car museum.


Pecos is famous...

this historical marker was right on the edge of downtown Pecos.




and finally, to let me know that I am indeed in Texas. A real cowboy climbing into his truck at the Napa Auto Store. Nothing says Texas like a man wearing spurs!



Next stop...Fort Davis.

~ Ciao

1 comment:

  1. We were surprised on our first trip through Pecos too. It wasn't what we expected and there were tons of flies!! It's cold everywhere but I think it's supposed to warm up.

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