January 21, 2015. More West Texas!

CAMPGROUND:  Lost Alaskan RV park.  5+ stars. Full hook-ups, RV wash area, library, wonderful laundry, pristine heated bathrooms/showers.  $30/ night.  Free wifi.  Manager accompanies campers to their sites, and helps set up. 

LOCATION:  Alpine, Texas.  About 75 miles north of Big Bend National Park. 

WEATHER:  Light rain all day. Highs about 50.  Snow predicted tonight

We were in this part of Texas last year, so it is kind of nice returning to favorite places.  Our destination was this RV park which we discovered last year.  

We drove about 180 miles west.  We stopped in this cute town called Marathon.  Unlike other poor, desolate-looking towns along the way, this one seems prosperous.  Its main claim to fame is it is located at one if the entrance roads to Big Bend, as well as this historic hotel that has been beautifully maintained.

We wished we hadn't picnicked on the way, as this would have been a good place for lunch.

It was formerly a ranch house. 

On to Alpine and to the campground. George dropped off his bicycle at a bike shop we had used last year, for some maintenance.  

DINNER:  Spaghetti using the last of the Louisiana sausage, artichoke hearts, onion, tomatoes and garlic.  Sautéed kale with green onions on the side.