Some amazing formations happen in The City of Rocks

The City of Rocks

The City of Rocks is far below this overlook.

35 Million years ago a volcano erupted and spit out some huge rocks which have eroded through the centuries. This one made for a very handy seat.

We went to the City of Rocks north of Deming NM. The elevation is a bit higher thus the fall colors.

Birthday Calculator

This is a bit of fun...when you are finished with your birthday go on a little farther and see what your name means. Birthday Calculator

St Clair Winery

We toured the St.Clair Winery in Deming NM. We sampled 9, bought 5 plus 2 grape juice. A good time was had by all! 

Close up of latest project

Swedish weaving project number 8 ...I think! I piddled around with this one quite a while. It took too much concentration to suit me so I doubt if I do this pattern again. It is Avery Hill Patchwork Pattern done on Sage Monk's cloth using Red Heart Lt. Raspberry and Medium sage yarn.

Museum in Deming

We went to the museum in Deming NM yesterday and it is indeed worth the trip. We were there for two hours and we made a fairly speedy tour of all the exhibits so of course we did not see everything. I think it would take several trips to see it all. it lived up to its reputation to be sure. I forgot my camera and those who know me well will find that hard to believe!

Taken at a rest stop in eastern Arizona

We have moved on after spending three weeks in Arizona in various locations. We are now in Deming New Mexico staying at another SKP park( Dreamcatchers RV Park) right along I-10. We stay in Escapee parks because we are members and get quite a break on rates. Our rate per day here is $10 and that is hard to beat. The elevation here is higher and therefore we are experiencing cooler temperatures. Highs in the 70's and lows in the 40's. There are a few attractions we plan to see around this area. The local museum we hear is a good one and we have seen many so we are in a good position to judge. I will give you an honest assessment after I have seen it.;-) We will go north to see Silver City, another mining town in the mountains and I have hopes it is more than just another mining town but on the way we will stop at the City of Rocks. Eons ago a volcano dumped off a bunch of huge rocks and they happened to land in a somewhat orderly fashion and therefore resembles a city. We also plan to see the cliff dwellings that are nearby and last but not least there is a winery to visit. I have been to a winery years ago with Marlene and Bernard Kelley but Butch has never been to one.
From here we plan to go to a jumping off spot to visit Big Bend National Park. We have certainly made good use of our Golden Age Pass.