The weather turned when I was in the cavern. When I came out the road out of the park was closed. OK don't panic I am sure something is done in this case. I went to the restaurant and watched the weather. Within a half hour the road was open but thunderstorms were likely. Blue sky ahead I just needed to get there. The weather warning was buzzing announcing counties not to go in, of course I don't know what county I am in and Siri was not available plus she ...

Unfortunately my first morning in New Mexico was spent in urgent care. It appears I have an infection. I thought it was an insect bite but apparently not. The clinic was great. They knew I was traveling and got everything done as quickly as they could. I started my day a bit later than planned but determined to get in as much as I could.

The grumpiest man on earth is the gatekeeper to the range. He snapped away during the check in process. They do some kind of background check (hope that cemetery entry does not pop up) take your picture and send you in. He knew the museum was closing but took his sweet time muttering not sure you are going to make it in. Once past Mr. Grump the military personnel take over. The directions I was given were walk on the path to the right and cross over as saf...

I was a minute late (Thanks Grump) but the nice guy let me in and told me to take my time - I am sure I reminded him of his grand mom or something. The place is full of the history behind the making of the bomb, WWII in general, the folks that were there and art oh and a missile garden. There is an art installation done by a person who was taken prisoner by the Japanese. I knew the treatment was brutal but I did not realize how many people died. My mom used ...

I like old things I am not sure why. I have always been drawn to older houses and buildings and history that goes with them. If I do not know the history I imagine what it might have been. There is a kind of energy when you walk around these places and imagine the life in the 1800's. My first stop in New Mexico predictably was La Mesilla, (roughly translates as The Small Table). Mesilla became part of the United States in 1854. La Mesilla has retained much...