Las Cruses, NM

Out of Texas--relaxing in Las Cruses, NM, KOA and enjoying the beautiful sunset and a beer.  Westward tomorrow.                                                                             

McDonald Observatory

Still not out of Texas...too much to see here I guess.  I'd never seen the McDonald Observatory.  I went to the lecture and toured the telescopes (Babs kept the dogs).  Both of us went to the night-time star show.  That night the moon was full so the start were harder to see, but several stars and constellations were identified.  The 'star' of the evening was the ISS, the international space station.  It passed over early in the program.  Spectacular evening.                                                 

Marfa, TX

Visited Marfa, TX a small town in south Texas that has become an artists' colony.  Toured a beautiful historic hotel, the Paisano.  Great shops, flowers and patio.  Must go back and stay there for a while.             

Stopped in Sonora to see the caverns.  Spectacular tour through the cave. I need to get in better shape!  There were lots of steps back up to ground level.  Plan to visit.  

Weather in Austin has cooled down and the geraniums are happier. I hate to leave them.  

Start new trip-- Oct/Nov 2012

Getting ready to head southwest to Arizona and there abouts.  Pups are ready to head out!