We drove to El Paso Thursday. It was close to 500 miles and most of it all looked the same. Rest stops were 75-100 miles apart. Towns were few and far between with populations from 30 people to 7800. We stayed at least half full of diesel. Didn't want to get stuck low with no gas station in sight :)
Planned to stay at a camp ground at a casino near Cousin Dave's house. Called for reservations on the way and they were full (found out why when we got in the area...there are only 10 spots). Anyway, we realized Fort Bliss was in El Paso so we got a room at the Army Lodge. We both got our military ID's renewed Friday morning.
We met Dad's cousin David and his wife Fabiano (Fabi) about 4 that afternoon. They took us for a drive to see the sights of the area. Jaurez, Mexico is behind a BIG fence across the Rio Grande and is the most dangerous city in the world. NOONE goes across the border anymore. El Paso has about 600,000 people and Jaurez has 1.6 million. After our tour they took us to Texas Steakhouse for a great meal and then up the mountain to see the 2 cities after dark. Lights EVERYWHERE!!
We spent the night back at the Army Lodge and back home today.
The owners of our RV park had an appreciation meal tonight and the rec. room was packed. It was a good meal.
Oh, I went horseback riding Wednesday and loved it. 2 hours out at a nature park going up and down hills, across streams, etc. It is very rocky. Next time I am going to do it in Bandera.
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