We spent all day yesterday in Marfa, more than enough time to take in and enjoy the whole city. What we thought Truth or Consequences was…Marfa is…an artsy fartsy town with plenty to enjoy. If you plan to buy anything you may want to bring your checkbook, and credit card, and cash, and a second mortgage…mucho dinero.
To cap off our city view, last night we ventured east of town to the observation site for the “Marfa Lights”. When we arrived around 8:30pm, the place was full of RVs, cars, and people all facing south to see if they could be the first to see the lights. When we left around 9:15 neither one of us, nor the older gentlemen bedside us who mentioned “that was a f*#@ing waste of time”, felt like we had seen them. Another older couple beside us, from Louisiana, was beyond thrilled they had seen them. I’m convinced they saw several trucks with headlights coming over the hill, but I wasn’t going to be the one to ruin their thrill.
On to Big Bend today but first stop in Alpine to buy a new water hose…it’s always the small things.
We’re here.
Great food and Giant memorabilia.
Best burrito in town.
The looking glass.
At the laundromat.
So fine.
At the observation site.
“Follow me, I think it’s colder and windier over here.”
The story.
West Texas sky.
McGaffs On The Fly 
Yes, artsy fartsy can be a good thing. Marfa looks like fun. It seems to have changed a lot since we were last there forty years ago.
I wish I could take you up on that challenge, but it’s not in the cards.
I believe Big Bend is Jim’s favorite place. He’s been there a few times, even floated the Rio Grande.
Hope you can find a place to park Little Al.
Jerome Davidson jeromedavidson@sbcglobal.net
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We weren’t able to camp in the park but we are right at the north entrance. Jim and I went to Big Bend in the late 70’s in January…froze at night and burned up during the day.
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Hey there friends… loving your pics and posts Marc. It’s fun to follow along and also makes me really miss being on the road! Safe travels… 🙂
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