Another driving day as we try to cross over to the eastern end of the country quickly. Not a whole lot different from yesterday. We got into Dallas/Ft. Worth in early afternoon, so traffic wasn't an issue. We are staying, technically, in Grand Prairie, which is pretty much right between the two cities. Starbucks are plentiful around here, so Mommy's a happy camper!
And I'm going to need the caffine tomorrow! We have a huge driving day to Memphis - 465 miles! It's definitely going to be an all-day affair. But it's totally worth it - we have plans to meet up with friends in the Carolinas this weekend & we're very excited to see them!
But first, rest for the road weary!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Day 52: Texas Travels
We enjoyed a complimentary breakfast at the camp lounge this morning. We met a retired couple who were former teachers. They were very inquisitive about our homeschooling, in a polite way. The husband was funny & sociable, telling the kids the same kind of corny jokes my dad tells (Hi, Dad! Love ya!)
Then it was time to hit the road. It wasn't long before we crossed into Texas. Moving into El Paso takes you right next to the US/Mexico border, just like the day we drove to Yuma. We had to pass through a border inspection, which led to a discussion about immigration with the kids.
The drive was simple &, although a long distance, it was made shorter due to the speed limit being 80 mph! I set the cruise control to 78 since my RV's maximum vehicle speed is 80 & I didn't like its frequent automatic slowdowns as we moved up & down slopes. The road terrain is pretty flat, but still has some gentle hills. Off in the distance we could see craggy mountain ranges, but only once did we have to actually climb one.
Tonight we are staying in Big Springs, which is between Midland & Abilene. Tomorrow - Dallas!
Then it was time to hit the road. It wasn't long before we crossed into Texas. Moving into El Paso takes you right next to the US/Mexico border, just like the day we drove to Yuma. We had to pass through a border inspection, which led to a discussion about immigration with the kids.
The drive was simple &, although a long distance, it was made shorter due to the speed limit being 80 mph! I set the cruise control to 78 since my RV's maximum vehicle speed is 80 & I didn't like its frequent automatic slowdowns as we moved up & down slopes. The road terrain is pretty flat, but still has some gentle hills. Off in the distance we could see craggy mountain ranges, but only once did we have to actually climb one.
Tonight we are staying in Big Springs, which is between Midland & Abilene. Tomorrow - Dallas!
Day 51: Oct 1st - Happy Anniversary, Mom & Dad!
Today is my parents' 40th wedding anniversary!! Just thought I would share...
We drove from Yuma to Las Cruces, NM. We got to go through Tucson, which is huge & sprawling. It's still hot & quite dry. I'm driving tired because, alas, although we liked the Yuma campground during the day, we found that during the night the trains traveling past so nearby blow their horns at each road crossing as they pass through the city. This means all night long I kept getting jolted awake from the noise every hour or so. Not fun.
The campground in Las Cruces has a beautiful office/lounge area - adobe style with fireplaces inside & out. Very pretty. Hopefully this will be a more restful stay for us.
We drove from Yuma to Las Cruces, NM. We got to go through Tucson, which is huge & sprawling. It's still hot & quite dry. I'm driving tired because, alas, although we liked the Yuma campground during the day, we found that during the night the trains traveling past so nearby blow their horns at each road crossing as they pass through the city. This means all night long I kept getting jolted awake from the noise every hour or so. Not fun.
The campground in Las Cruces has a beautiful office/lounge area - adobe style with fireplaces inside & out. Very pretty. Hopefully this will be a more restful stay for us.
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