Spring Break 2012

This last week was Blake's spring break

so we hit the road!

We had heard that Big Bend was

something not to be missed.

We attempted to go last year

but when we called to make a reservation

for the following week,

we were told that they book a year in advance

(who knew)

so we booked last year for this year.

Our check engine light came on about 30 minutes into the drive

and then we saw this happen about 20 miles outside of Pecos!

We were headed South,

on a 2 lane highway mind you,

while these 2 were headed North.

The white truck decided to pass the green cabbed truck

which was fine until the truck being passed had a blowout!

Next thing we know there is a huge cloud of smoke,

both trucks veer off the road via our lane

and diesel gas is leaking everywhere.

Thankfully,

everyone came out okay

but boy was it scary!!

Our next stop....

for the Star Party

Sadly,

it looked like this up there

and was 8 degrees

so we didn't get to see any stars =(

We didn't stop at Fort Davis

but we did drive through it

so I took a picture to document!

We ended our night in Alpine

with a yummy supper at the original Reata.

The next morning we were up and on the road again

headed to our final destination....

We hiked our first trial

that afternoon "The Window"

and really enjoyed the hike.

It's hard to see "the window"

because of the sun

but we made it,

all 5 miles!

There were a couple of trailheads that

had these signs posted, ha!

Telling us to not purchase from these!!

A Big Bend sunset,

beautiful

800,000 acres of rocks

This is Blake standing in what is supposed

to be the Rio Grande

so so sad

how there is absolutely NO water

We had heard the Terlingua was not to be missed

and it definitely lived up to the hype!

On the way home,

we were forced to stop at the Border Patrol Booth!!

When Blake asked them if they ever catch anyone

I was expecting them to say "sometimes".

However,

all 3 of them repsonded at the same time,

"oh, all the time"

really!?!?

Havelinas keeping the guards company.

We enjoyed Big Bend

but will definitely do a bit more research before our next trip.

To make a long story short,

all that's there are rocks and camping,

fancy rocks but rocks non the less

and we don't really go crazy for rocks or camping

so we left 2 days early,

ha!

Since we were not supposed to get home until Wednesday

Lou Lou and Mikey asked if we would come to Abilene for a few days.

So we loaded back up

and headed south.

Blake worked on the fence at the farm,

Lou Lou and I ran errands,

we ate at some yummy restaurants,

and enjoyed just hanging out with family.

We got home Wednesday night

and have been enjoying eachothers company ever since.

We did some yardwork,

lots of laundry,

a little homework

(boot camp and real),

hung out with friends,

watched movies,

and just loved not having to study

or go to class!!

I loathe tomorrow

but for each day he goes to class

we are one day closer to graduating,

right?

cmg