The section of lower southwest Texas is really a desert land with plenty of shrubs. As we jotted northward to NM it really didn't change much. Just less shrubs, more rusty oil wells, tanks and donkeys. The road was reasonably traveled, but not much happening off road. Cattle were limited to some beef, goat and horses. Many eagles were seen riding the thermals up high. Very little roadkill, except our dominant raccoon, a few armadillos and a opossums. Gas prices have increased with the remoteness of each station.
I really enjoyed this countryside. Although tired, the desert shrubs, the mountains and flatlands were interesting. Many creeks were empty and we also saw areas called "draws" which we think are creeks/rivers which only are wet part of the year. We did see a lake...and was wet...but likely would be much larger during the wet season. Many buildings seemed old and some historic with the rock and architecture.
This was our first disastrous day when it came to meals. It began with our continental breakfast at the hotel. It was as barren as the landscape we traveled through today! They must have been understaffed, but it was the messiest and poorest presentation of food I have seen at any hotel. Then at lunchtime we stopped and ended up getting food at 3 different locations - all of which is not what any of us really wanted. Pickings are slim here. We just aren't used to it.
When we hit the motel LL went to do laundry at a laundromat and I took the kids to the pool here. They were not exactly well behaved there either. Much time spent correcting and refereeing. Went to Subway and Walmart for supper fixings. Motel room is much smaller than we are used to.
BTW - I tore another contact! What the heck is happening??? This is 3 in 2 weeks. It could be some really bad batches, but I must be doing something wrong! Argh. God bless another optometrist who gave me a free sample to replace the one I tore.
Caverns in the morning. Still judging what to see after on the way to Las Vegas, NM. We are going to a nicer newer hotel. Hoping that is a restfull experience in itself. We are getting tired of hotels and restaurant food. I am looking forward to my own bed and kitchen soon enough...but we are into our last week before striking home.
Lord thank you for a frustrating day. May we appreciate all we have encountered that was truly awesome and painless. Direct our steps to follow you in trials and headaches. Show us that a pilgrimage is also about traveling through difficulties and joys.
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