Well here it is March. February is gone and one more month before we head home. We have been out exploring places we missed last year and revisiting some of our favorites. We have been traveling roads less traveled and the Jeep really needs to be washed now. We took a trip to Pie Town (that is the name of it...I even took a picture of the sign) because one of the campers told us that a restaurant there had very good pies and I do love pie. Turns out it was closed, but it was a very nice drive up into the mountains so it was still a good day. It would of been a GREAT day if I had some pie.
Our daughter Krista came down for a short visit. About a week before she came down it decided to snow. It wasn't a lot and didn't last long but it was a omen of things to come.
Krista's flight arrived at the Sunport in Albuquerque at 10:15 p.m. We left the airport around 10:30 p.m. We ran into the blizzard around 11:00 p.m. That's right a good old Michigan blizzard, blowing snow, white out conditions, and slippery roads. Just what you want in a state where whenever it snows, even a little, the people go in ditches and have all kinds of accidents and rollovers. We arrived home safely even though it took a hour longer then it should have.
Up bright and early we took Krista on a guided tour of the park and then down to the town of Hatch where we went to Sparky's for green chile cheese burgers and green chile cheese fries. After a great lunch we took the back way home and saw something other then the freeway. We continued our tour of the park - after all it is the largest state park in New Mexico. After a short rest at home we went for a soak at the hot springs and to Maria's Restaurant (one of our favorites) for some really good Mexican food. After dinner back home and time to catch up on the news before bed...another busy day tomorrow.
Friday we went to Chloride, which is a old silver mining town, and where we have been several times. It seems that every time we visit we see something new or hear some new information. Krista did find a nice cabin and it was low maintenance due to the fact that there is no electricity or plumbing. Also no yard to mow or water; just sand to rake. I think she passed on it due to the fact that it is a 50 mile drive to Walmart and no malls for 150 miles. We had dinner at the Arrey Cafe where they have a steak special every Friday (no green chiles this meal).
On Saturday we had a early start and headed to Albuquerque where we stopped in Los Lunis at a breakfast and lunch place called Weck's. They have a great breakfast menu and most of the food has green chiles in it somehow. Once we arrived in Albuquerque we took the tram up to Sandia Peak. It was 20 degrees and very windy at the peak... had to get her ready for Michigan again. We then went to Old Town were we did a little shopping and a lot of looking. We went to Church St. Cafe for dinner and had some great Mexican food (more green chiles) and had a very nice meal before we went to the casino for a little while.
Sunday morning we took Krista to the airport and sent her back to the cold and snow. It was great to have had her visit with us and see some of the sights that we have fallen in love with here in New Mexico. On the way back home we made a stop at Costco and picked up a few things and then headed back to get ready to go to work Monday morning. That was our February, not as exciting as some but we still enjoyed it. Not long now and back home to the family. We don't have summer plans yet but once I find out how long I need to be home we hope to pick up something for part of the summer. Hope everyone's weather starts getting better, see you all next month.
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