Fort Davis

Hi Friends,

Yesterday we drove down to Fort Davis in TX. It's about a three hour drive. It was a military outpost used in the mid to late 1800's which provided protection to travelers taking the southern route to California. It is part of the National Park Service, and well worth a couple of hours to visit.

We went down to Alpine TX, which is a town between the Fort and Big Bend National Park. Eventually, John and I plan to take a long weekend and go down to Big Bend for some hiking. Still waiting for cooler temperatures. The mountains near there were beautiful, and friends tell me Big Bend is spectacular.

Today we hiked "Old Guano Road" in Carlsbad Caverns NP. It's only a six mile round trip hike, gaining about 800 feet. The hike goes through the burned area from the fire they had this summer. The views from the ridge are interesting, and with the burn, a lot of plants that normally would prick, stick or poke you are dead, or trying to come back.

For the rest of the day I plan to kick back and relax and watch some football. Caught the end of the Bronco game and watched them make a comeback and beat the Dolphins.

That's it for now.

Love to all,

VAL & JOHN & the kitties!