40 hours in West Texas
Last weekend I decided to head to Big Bend National Park for the first time since probably 1999. It is pretty far away from home so getting there and back in a short weekend was tough but luckily I have good friends. I rented a giant SUV for weekend so it would be comfortable to sleep when not driving.
Arrival at dawn required coffee before hiking since the overnight drive was tough.
Hiking the Window Trail in Big Bend at dawn and looking out from the Chisos Basin and goofing with friends was such a great start to the day.
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After the hike we found a camp site despite the place being “full”, set up camp and headed to Alpine Texas since I have always wanted to see the original Reatta, and the Big Bend Brewing Company.
From there we were off to Marfa for some art and travel farther west.
Then back to the park to camp and cook some delicious dinner.
Up early to write some post cards see the sunrise cook and head down to see the canyons and Rio Grand that establish the US Mexico boarder.
After a full trip in a short time we got back on the road home for the long drive back. We probably averaged just over a 100mph the whole weekend and managed to see so much, drive just over 1600 miles in 40 hours. Was a pretty good weekend. More to come.
