Back to our beginnings

We're headed back to Big Bend and all points New Mexico. This time with camping gear. I took this photo of Big Bend in 2021 Read more

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Loose livestock
August 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
How many times have I passed precautionary wildlife warnings and never took notice. This group of cows came right on cute.
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Bakery in Presidio
August 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
We visited this bakery three years ago. At the time, I was so excited to find they sold mexican vanilla. So nice to see the shop is still hopping with business.
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Shafter Ghost Town
August 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
This is an interesting story of boom and bust. For more information, read "The richest acre in Texas" below.

Shafter was a sizeable town with rock cabins on both sides of the road.

"Located in West Texas, Shafter ghost town is a former mining settlement that once thrived in the early 20th century. Founded in 1907, the town was named after Confederate Army officer William R. Shafter, who discovered the area while patrolling the region.

History

Shafter Lake, a saltwater lake, was the focal point of the town’s economy. The town grew rapidly, with a population of 500, boasting a bank, churches, post office, school, and even its own newspaper. However, the town’s fortunes began to decline after losing an election for the county seat and a devastating smallpox epidemic in 1910-1911. The epidemic killed a significant portion of the population, and the town’s residents eventually abandoned the area."

Wikipedia

www.marfapublicradio.org/2017-11-01/from-riches…Read more
Traveler Neue Wohnung?
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Dust devil
August 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
If you look in the middle of the video, you will see a column of dust rising in the air. That's what we call a dust devil or, in my generation, a dirt devil. There were plenty to see on this dryest of days.Read more
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Day is done. God is nigh.
August 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Lajitas Golf Resort- River Road in Big Bend-Presidio-Shafter ghost town-Marfa-Fort Davis-Davis Mountains-Kent-Sierra Blanca

418 km
262 miles
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This is kind of fun
August 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Download the picture and then continue to enlarge it until you see the end of the road.
TravelerHard to see. Off road, gravel, a pub hopefully? 😉
8/26/24Reply
Travelerat the end of the road is a shop and garage for motorcycle tyres 🤣
8/26/24Reply
2haraldsY'all are the best
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Two T's bistro and grocery store
August 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Once we were finished tanking the bike, we decided to fill up our stomachs across the way at Two T's. It's home cooking at its best, and Haukur had a fantastic and generous breakfast burrito with bacon and eggs. Unexpectedly, coffee was on the house. ❤️Read more
TravelerYou are doing so great journeys- awesome. And jealous 😌
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2haralds❤️
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Filling up
August 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The first thing we did when arriving in Dell City was to get a fill-up. We'll be in the wilderness a tetch, and there won't be another chance to tank up until we get to Weed, New Mexico.
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And we're off!
August 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
At the end of the paved road, not only are we crossing the Texas border into New Mexico, but it is also the start of the BDR.

Fiesta!!
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On the good side
August 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The nice thing about riding in deep loose sand is that you have a nice soft landing.
Travelerhopefully
8/26/24Reply
TravelerNothing damaged or injuries I hope. Well - I have no idea how it is riding in such. But can imagine not so easy even you are alone on your bike. And you are full scale :).
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2haraldsAll's well. Haukur is an amazing driver. I don't care so much for the slipping and sliding, but I'm working on it.
8/28/24Reply
TravelerI know he is. Sometimes I am a bit jealous ;). But no experience without riding. :). (A long way to go though)
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2haralds👍🏻
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Backroad Discovery Route 1, Part 1
Aug 25–31, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After 4.5 hours of loose gravel, rocks and sand, I can't say I wasn't a little relieved when we had to stop due to rain.
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Weed ...
Aug 25–30, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
New Mexico.

The origins of the name of this hamlet of 63 souls isn't as interesting as you might think. Read more, here: weednm.org/history.html

Julie, the proprietor, is a kind-hearted Oregonian who made her way to New Mexico after a stint in Nevada.Read more
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Stunning views along the US-82
August 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Coming out of Cloudcroft, you get a glimpse of White Sands National Park 35 miles (65 km) away

nps.gov/whsa/index.htm
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More dust devils
August 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
These are so large that they reminded me of the pillar of fire that led the Israelites through the desert.
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Day is done. God is nigh.
August 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Sierra Blanca-Dell City-BDR 1 Section 1-Piñon Road-Weed-Cloudcroft- Alamogordo

433 km
269 miles
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😭 😭 😭
August 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
TravelerPls Take care
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TravelerAre you going to?
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TravelerOh no 😱 good luck 🙏
8/27/24Reply
2haraldsWe got to the motel safe and sound. Thank you for your concern.
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I wish I could have taken a picture ...
August 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
... of the gorgeous, bright lightning bolt that striked the ground within spitting range as we headed into Riudosa. It made a perfect zigsag.
TravelerWowie😗
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Day is done. God is nigh.
August 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Alamogordo-Mountain Park- Cloudcroft-BDR 1 Section 2-Mountain Park-Cloudcroft-Silver Springs-Apache Summit-Ruidoso

212.5 km
132 miles
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The donkeys of Corrizozo
August 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
The first thing we noticed when driving into eclectic Corrizozo was the abundant number of painted donkey statues dotting the streets, courtyards, and even roof-tops. I spoke with the owners of Rosie's Kickass* Pizza and they explained that, back in 2005, in an attempt to draw in visitors and business to the town, the town council bought a herd of aluminum donkeys.

The burros became so popular that more than 400 of the painted burros were sold to owners in more than 30 states.

Almost every artist in Lincoln County has painted one, including some fourth graders who had a field day with Mondrian blocks and Pollock splatters. Besides strengthening the region’s artistic appeal, the burros (selling for $500–$1,300 apiece) help animal-rescue efforts.

Looking at the current situation in Corrizozo, that boom is over.

* Pun intended

newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/carrizozo-donkeys/

ourdownsizedlife.com/artistic-community-in-carr…Read more
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Rosie's Kickass Pizza
August 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
There are so many small towns barely making it in the USA that it can be touch and go to find a place to eat. Haukur and I rode up and down the streets of Corrizozo until he noticed that one small house seemed to be a shop of some kind or the other.

So we got off our bike to take a look. To our surprise, we opened the door to find ourselves in the living and dining rooms of the cottage. Moving on was a 1950's-style, eat-in kitchen where artisan pizzas, and homemade brownies and chocolate chip cookies were being made.

Hats off to the owners/cooks (see picture). It's a stop that's worth a detour.

Live music every Friday night.

113 Central Ave (Hwy 54)
Carrizozo, New Mexico 88301
roseyspizza.comRead more
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Gu1lty
August 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
How refreshing to see an honest criminal.
Traveler???
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2haraldsTry again. Letters and a number.
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Scenes from Claunch, New Mexico
August 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
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Life is all around us
August 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Mama bird was anxious for us to get the heck out, but I let the little chicks know that I meant no harm. Other critters were hard at work. Click on pictures below.
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Day is done. God is nigh.
August 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Ruidoso-Lincoln-Carrizozo-Mountainair-Belen-Albuquerque

402.4 km
250 miles
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Albuquerqueans have the right priority.
August 29, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Plenty of motorcycle parking spaces.
Traveler Ich
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