Howdee all,
When Jeff and I left Patagonia, AZ we were intending on heading directly for the gulf coast of Texas to catch shorebird migration.
As luck, and internet connection would have it, a RV friend contacted me thru facebook. He follows my blog, and said if we are passing thru their now hometown of Marathon, just north of Big Bend we should connect.. We called and after speaking to him decided to forget the birds for now and head to Big Bend.
And..I am so glad we did…
I ♥ Big Bend
Here is the view we have from Homey in the RV park in Terlingua, Texas.
Not a huge RV park..the price is right..around twenty a night, the park owners are friendly,
we love the location. A short drive to Big Bend and in a small, spread out Ghost town.The first day we arrived we took a drive into the park.
We drove to the visitor center for information then to Rio Grande Village to see if we would rather stay in the park.
It is the tail end of spring break and most campgrounds were full. We decided we preferred our location..easy access to Big Bend and Big Bend Ranch State park.
The day was getting late..and we headed back to homey.
Bird viewing platform at the Rio Grand Village
Our second day here..it was extremely windy and cold so we opted to stay in and catch up on computer work, taxes etc.
In the evening we ventured out to check out the town.
Old crumbling adobe homes from the mining area around the hillsides.
Some newer homes are built inside the adobe walls remaining.
A few local artsy stores and cafes.
I took most of these photos from the car..winds were 20 miles per hour that day.
The ones that weren't taken from the car..Jeff took..I was too cold.
Old cemetery
I read that we should check out the stones and markers at the cemetery…will save that for a warmer day.
We had a nice dinner at the Starlight Theatre Restaurant
I had chili and a margarita, Jeff had a turkey club.
The fellow who was singing sounded just like Willie Nelson.
So here we are, don't know how long we will stay..
The birds are migrating at the coast and also the Rio Grande Valley, and its tempting to leave and go see the birds.
There is so much I would love to do here before we leave.
I would love to hike every hike, drive every dirt road..until it gets too hot.
The birdies are calling, but….. I need to stretch my legs and hike….
Good Morning Dawn & Jeff... Looks like a great place to get out and explore not to mention HIKE. I know you'll miss the birdies but I bet you'll have a great time there... The sad thing about our lifestyle is even though we see so much there is still so much to see! Have fun & travel safe ☺☺☺
ReplyDeleteDonna
Sounds great. I hope you take the opportunity to venture deeper into some of the wild & lonesome places, too, including canyonlands and the rio.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great pit-stop on your route. looking forward to reading more about your adventures in Texas.
ReplyDeleteNice town--I'd like that Willi Nelson spot.
ReplyDeletethanks Friends for the nice comments!
ReplyDeleteSorry it has taken me so long to reply..
Traveling, Hiking, I am so exhausted by the end of the day, just enough energy to get out a blog post.
squawmama
you are right..so much to see, always bittersweet to leave an area.
underclearskies
Big Bend has been a great pit stop.
Awesome hikes here and scnery! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods and all the birdies are migration thru soon..
Want to try to get a group together again this summer for some birding. let me know if you are interested.
Appalachian Lady
Oh..you would love this place..put it on your list of places to see.
I love Big Bend
Photos are great, I think this place has an interesting history.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your wonderful photos. It's been 30 years since I visited Big Bend and your pictures call me back like a distant siren's wail.
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Matt
I enjoyed your pictures and writing and as a new transplant to austin, I'm being encouraged by friends to visit Terlingua and your work here was a great introduction
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