WEATHER: Sunny, quite warm. High around 80
We left the campground near Carlsbad, NM, and drove east about 200 miles. Carlsbad was the farthest west we will go this year. We plan to travel to western USA next year. We are heading toward Abillene, TX, where we have to go to get a new windshield for the car. A piece of gravel hit the windshield a few weeks ago, and is now creating a broken line all the way across.
We drove through miles of oil fields and strip mines. Not very scenic. It is so very dry. Parts of the route reminded us of the Dust Bowl. Farmers' land was blowing strongly across the highway.
We are staying at Lake Colorado City State Park. It is a huge park with lots of facilities for water sports. However, due to the drought, the lake has shrunk significantly. There are docks about 50 feet from the water. Consequently, the park is about empty.
We have electricity, WIFI, and water.
DINNER: I modified a recipe I found in a magazine called Mediterranean Delight. It called for grapes and apricots, but since I don't like fruit with savory flavors, I just skipped those ingredients. :-).
I sautéed some chorizo and chicken sausage. Then added sautéed onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, and jalapeños. To that, I added cooked rice and chicken broth. Lots of herbs..basil, oregano, fennel seeds, and sage. At the end, I stirred in some Greek yogurt for consistency. George loved it.
Don't head north too soon! The weather here is still crappy. Think about zig zagging across the lower Midwest.
ReplyDeleteAre you heading back into Canada? Jenny and I will be going across Canada starting in May and will be in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in May, the Canadian Rockies and central British Columbia in June, Vancouver Island for July and starting back home in August through northern British Columbia...we hope to cross paths with you somewhere along the line
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