December 20

Maybe it was the 15 minute wait for a Venti Latte at Starbucks. Or the extra stop to check tire pressure. Or the longer than expected visit with Autom and Abe (we had a lot to catch up on). Or the heavy traffic in Phoenix. Or the quick shopping trip at the truck stop featuring more than one thousand souvenirs.

Whatever it was, I’m writing this blog from the Days Inn in Lordsburg, New Mexico instead of El Paso, Texas. Apparently I missed my mark by about 3 hours. But since this is about the journey, one must be flexible.

Today was marked by more stunning vistas and beautiful weather. I arrived at Autom and Abe’s at 1 pm. We made a quick visit to the community pool to see Autom’s ever elegant style at work with a beautiful new fountain and other designer features. (She’s the chair of the Sunland Pool Committee which is a big deal in a place where the number one activity is relaxing in the pool.)

We had a delicious lunch on their sunny patio as the golfers played right by us. I would only know it is December because of the six Christmas trees gracing every room of their beautiful house.

Back on the road, traveling east on Highway 10, there was another amazing sunset. I pulled off on Red Rock Road to snap a photo, which doesn’t do the exact experience justice.

And now I’m in Lordsburg where people are very friendly and Christmas greetings are plentiful…at least at the Subway, the Love truck stop and the Days Inn.

Here are a few photos from today….