Carlsbad NM

We were able to spend the weekend with Bruce. Best Bed and Breakfast in town. So relaxing. We got to meet many of Bruce's friends and family. The time went so fast. Bruce took us to meet his mom and we had lunch in the Casino where there was a golf course. Look at the setting.

This was a picture from the inside looking out and then from the outdoors. The golf course was along the lake.

After leaving El Paso we went to Carlsbad Caverns for a self-guided tour. It was an amazing cave. We spent several hours there.

Today after doing laundry and catching up on things we went to the Living Desert Zoo here in Carlsbad. We saw not only many animals that are found in this area but also learned about the vegetation and making Cactus Jelly. One of our favorite animals was the bull elk. Look at the rack on this big boy. It was one similar to this that about brought our vacation to an end as he ate along the road and thankfully ran back to the forest instead of across the road and into our car.  It would have been much worse then the deer
 I've hit.

When we finished at the Living Desert, Roger wanted to play 9 holes of golf where I walked along. It was right along the Pecos River. They are getting ready for a big celebration for the holidays here. They do their festival of trees along the river. Here is just a brief look.

Not quite like our trees but it was a nice walk and they decorate all the houses along the river and take a boat ride on the Pecos River to see them all. (Only Nov. 26-27, so we missed it)

One of the beautiful things to see in the desert southwest are the sunsets. Check this one out. Pictures can't capture them as well as real life.

On to Midland, Texas where we will meet up with Ryla, Nate and Judson. One of our friends is sharing a house with us for the weekend. Our Thanksgiving will be spent with them along with many, many friends who are here for the wedding. Looking forward to a great family reunion but will miss the rest of our physical family and friends back home.