Due to a comment by my friend John Rogers on my last post I realized I didn't say anything about the experience of my weekend or the people there so here is a followup...
The City of Rocks State Campground near Faywood, NM in the lower Mimbres valley gives one the feeling of what camping in Stonehenge might be like. It is a large area of upright rocks made of volcanic ash welded together and sculpted by wind and sand into fantastic shapes. Here is a link to the website with photos and description of it:
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/cityrocks.htm
It is one of my favorite spots in New Mexico and I have camped there a number of times.
This was to be a small gathering suggested by a member of an online forum I belong to and it was just that. Three other folks showed up and camped there and we had some nice visits and a very welcome French Dip meal made by one woman in her Class C motorhome. One was from the forum and two were friends of the original idea man.
These were people living a bit differently than the Vandwellers I have gathered with before...they are fulltimers with larger RVs and when the wind was blowing pretty strongly and it was raining a bit, it was super nice to retreat to one of the rigs to chat and stay warm. Not the same as sitting around the fire outside but fun in it's own way....
As may have been noted in my previous post, my interest was less social and more a test of my outfit and gear. As I approach my leave date, I find there is still a lot to do and this trip had a definite role in that.
One thing I enjoyed very much is having several of those moments when I was almost overwhelmed in realizing the perfection of natural creation. Sometimes I wonder why I spend so much of my life indoors...separated from the natural elements and the wonders of nature.
Stay well and happy trails and thanks to John!
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About Me
- Brian Many Wheels
- well, I am a 70 year old married man with a couple of sons and 4 grand kids and am currently wending my way around the planet in any way that I find interests me. I am a retired mechanic, certified motorcycle nut, ride a sidecar rig and practice living in the moment. I am a 31 year friend of Bill and Bob and have lived a life beyond my wildest dreams.
Yes, why do you spend som much time indoors?...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the write up. Soon we will go there... it is a must!
Be well and hoping to see you in january unless you stop by here... Ara & Spirit
Hi Ara, No excuses for the indoors....lol.
ReplyDeleteThanks for looking and hope to see you in the not too distant future....
Be well,
Bri
One thing I enjoyed very much is having several of those moments when I was almost overwhelmed in realizing the perfection of natural creation.
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful observation.
Thanks for getting back to us with the post.
Sure John, Thanks and here is to many more adventures....
ReplyDeleteBri
Hey Bri,
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed a chance to hang out with you and getting a chance to say a proper goodbye when you left early. I was hoping that we'd of had a chance to sit and shoot the shit, but the weather and an allergy attack took it out of me those first days there. I hope we'll get a chance to hang out again soon.
Steve
Hi Steve....Me too! We will meet again at some point and again, thanks for suggesting the camp at COR....it was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI may go to the RTR if it is at all convenient so maybe we'll parley there?
Bri
I can't take any credit for CoR. That was all you sir! I wouldn't have ever heard of it had you not suggested it.
ReplyDeleteSteve
Hi Brian...It was great to meet you and I really admired your stamina in that cold night weather. I was freezing that one cold snap night...in the big rig. You are definately braver than I. I hate cold.
ReplyDeleteCity of Rocks was a reminder of the natural beauty that surrounds us. I am glad I dry-camped as I posted on my blog, site #19 was truely a spiritual experience that I would not have had if I hooked up.
Hi Robi...thanks. It was nice meeting you as well.
ReplyDeleteOh, I wasn't cold at all Robi...good bag, pad and tent.
Since it was 35 degrees the oil in my bike was too thick to allow the starter clutch to catch....that is why I needed to keep the bike running once it started....I went home and changed the oil to lighter weight oil and all was good....the battery was shot though so I now have a new Optima yellow top in it.
I learned a few things about what i needed to change including a better mattress so my arms don't go to sleep at night...old man stuff!
Anyway..hope to see you at the RTR if I can make it...
Really glad to hear you enjoyed the City of Rocks so much..
Travel well and stay healthy.
Bri