Escape to the hills

Thank God Monday came, and we could flee the hell fire of San Antonio, NM for the pine scented Lincoln National Forest. This is the first travel day that we've had where everyone was ready to pull out on time. We left at 8:00AM and it was already 88.

The trip from San Antonio, NM to Ruidoso was less than 150 miles. I had to re-route our trip because the driver of the SOB just really does not know how to tow his 5th wheel. We arrived at a farm town junction where we would turn south, and the SOB had to fill up after 60 miles. He was really really worried about pulling his rig up mountains.

Ruidoso is in a valley that is at over 7000 feet, has beautiful tall ponderosa pines. It hasn't reached 90 since we've been here, and in the evenings it drops down into the low 50's. With the tall ponderosa pines there is always the aroma off pine in the air. We all went to the Hubbard museum of American History where the above picture was taken. We have also found the best pie shop in New Mexico, possibly the best in this hemisphere. I bought a three berry pie, and a chocolate cream pie. I would have bought more, but Pat said she wasn't going to throw out any of the food just to make room for pie.

Our travelers have visited with their friends, and we have just hung out around the trailer enjoying the weather. I checked out the weather in Taos, and found that the weather is the same up there. The rest of the vacation will be nicee and cool until our return to Texas.

Pat & I went into town today just to look around. The shops were ok, they had mostly the same kind of stuff you find in Fredericksburg. I found a nice tee shirt, and Pat found some rings. We were in this one store that was run by an older Mexican lady who designed a lot of the jewelry. I found a bear claw pendant that I liked, so now I have more than just tee shirts to show for my vacation.

Ruidoso has been a nice break. We both agree that this would be a nice place to come for a week or two. We have a long drive tomorrow to get to 'Taos. Longer, because the one guy is going to insist on stoppingg every 100 miles or so. Even then, I am looking forward to it.