Las Cruces, New Mexico: I blame the Supermoon

I'm still hanging out here with Cheryl, and soon I won't be. It's time for both of us to hit separate roads. But, first, we have stuff to do!

Like, the Las Cruces farmer's market.

Not for sale at Living Harvest Bakery. Just buy the bread.

Does this giant kettlecorn bag make my butt look big?

Not yet.

 

Downtown Las Cruces has a small, but respectable, desert museum. And, it's free! And, it's cool in there! So, I stopped whining.

Collared lizards: You'll never take me alive, see? You dirty rat.

  

Oh snap.

Desert tarantula. Not the Arizona blond you're so used to seeing.

Box turtle

The Wool We Worth...misty watercolor memories

My plan is to point toward Silver City, more or less, if I don't head generally, non-specifically toward Cloudcroft. But, if I do, that's definitely where I may go.

Nina and Paul make Pie Town sound like a can't miss stop, and they recommend The Pie Town Cafe. Sue, on the other hand, followed the cars to Pie-O-Neer. Maybe I'll stay long enough to try them both. C'mon. It's pie. Is it really going to be bad?

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More pie?

 

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico: HOT SPRINGS!

I treated myself to a weekend at La Paloma Hot Springs and Spa. Wow! I hated to leave, really hated it, but once the manager dragged me out of bed and threw my stuff in the road, it started feeling like I couldn't stay.

This place is pretty affordable for the relaxation you'll enjoy. I booked an economy room for $60/night (no in-room shower). There's no turn-down service, and you won't be tidied while you're out at the lake. Reuse your towels - it's good for the earth. Just relax in the 108° mineral water that flows up from the ground under you. Hang around the courtyard in your bathrobe. Seriously, it's encouraged! Watch the flaps.

You can get additional services, if you'd like; Annie funded my massage. You can get a facial or tarot readings, if that sounds like fun.

The town is just plain quirky. The people are weird and friendly. My friend Sue showed me around the joint, bought me coffee, and introduced me to her cool friends. I am very grateful, Sue, for everything.

I can see myself spending more time in TorC.

I took the scenic route home through the Gila Mountains and Silver City. Along the way, I picked up these folks:

Daniel, Abby, and Aloric

They had been on the Continental Divide Trail for six days, and were hoping for a ride to Silver City to rest up, drink beer, and sleep in a bed. Sissies.

I just don't pick up hitchhikers, but apparently hitchhikerhikers are my soft spot. Blame it on the woo-woo and the hot springs. We rode together for another hour, and I dropped them off at the McDonald's in Silver City.

Caballo Lake, New Mexico

Caballo Lake

 

Silver City is another place I'd like to explore. It's a college town, but I saw no trace of students. Is the semester already over?

Things may begin to look and feel different here on the blog. I know I will! I'll let you know what to notice; it'll be like pointing out the moving parts on the diorama.

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