Our Location: Gage Rest Area, Gage, New Mexico
We slept well at Fort Stockton Walmart and were up, out the door and filling with fuel before 7:30 AM. On the road before 8 AM and moving right along. For future reference, the Walmart was easy to find but very crowded with rigs later in the day, the Dot Rest Area a few miles further down the road was very nice, spacious and not a typical Texas rest area. The parking area for all vehicles was not lineal but more like the others with individual spaces designated for rigs, cars, etc. Very big lot, lots of room and a very nice rest center as well. I would definitely stay there in the future.
 |
| The flat views along I-10 in southwest Texas. |
 |
| Can you see the mountains way over there? |
 |
| We are getting closer and closer....mile by mile, minute by minute. |
For the first time we actually drove through El Paso, usually we take a bypass of some sort, I think maybe the Loop but today we just headed on through. A pretty easy drive on a Sunday before lunch. In fact we moved to Mountain Time before we entered the city and so are now 2 hours behind Ontario. The roads were good, not too busy and we motored right along.
 |
| Tiny little hill in Texas. |
 |
| I think George calls these Century Plants. |
 |
| This was hanging over the valley as we approached El Paso. |
We checked out a few other stops and made note of them in our little journal for future use. Always nice to know things along the route that you've travelled before. Memories aren't all they should be when you get a bit over 19.
 |
| Interesting sculptures in El Paso. |
We climbed into New Mexico with ease and continued along I-10 West for the remainder of our drive today. Smooth sailing, only a few slow downs here and there even with all the construction areas.
 |
| Neat idea, street names on the overpasses. |
 |
| I think Patsy might have posted this but it's a new one for us. |
We are close to Butterfield Station, just past their exit of #62, I believe. We would have pulled into the Cabana area to park but couldn't get to the roadway leading there. For future reference, to get to the lane take the car pathway. The big rigs park in front of the lane and you can't get to it. We pulled forwarded into a large gravel area some distance from the washrooms but still in front of the casitas. We can stay for 24 hours. Behind us are train tracks, in front of us is I-10. It's for one night and I think we will sleep well.
 |
| The rest area at Exit 0 in Anthony, not sure if it's Texas or NM. |
Called dad when we arrived and let him know where we are. He was happy to hear from us. The hunt is over and Jesse was the only successful one in our bunch. Congrats Jesse!!!!
 |
| We have entered this fine state for an overnight visit. |
Sunny, warm and blue skies, we are fortunate to have had such a wonderful travel day. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit.
 |
| The Roadrunner!!!! |
Until next time... take care, be safe,
 |
| They are not Louis L'Amours Far Blue Mountains but they are still inviting, and addictive. |
Deb
