We visited all 4 missions in the San Antonio area - they were all fun to visit, so much history at all of them!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
A night at Walmart
In the parking lot at Walmart near San Antonio where we stayed the night - love free camping
Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg TX
We visited the Pioneer Museum where we learned about the strong german heritage of Fredericksburg
Bidou striking a pose in the door way of an old house
then Daddy had to strike the same pose in the door way!
Daddy pretending that he was a student and me a teacher back in his young days!
Sightseeing in Carlsbad!
Bidou more interested in a metal roadrunner than an old aqueduc that we were suppose to be visiting (see the aqueduc in the distance)
then DG had to be in the picture with the metal roadrunner
then came the "skinny pose"
Carlsbad Caves, NM
Sign at the entrance
Daddy before entering the caves!
DG trying to explain to the young Ranger Park where is Gatineau, Quebec!
Inside the cave
Monday, February 21, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
UFO City - Roswell, NM
The main street in Roswell is dedicated to anything UFOs and everything aliens!
Poster in the UFO museum!!
Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway
On our way to Roswell we decided to take the Billy the Kid National Scenic Highway.
We stopped at the Hubbard Museum of the American West where they have on display a huge collection of wheeled vehicles, art and artifacts from the American West.
High-tech vehicle for the 1800's
Thursday, February 17, 2011
White Sands National Monument
This is a once in a life time opportunity !!
Amazing how the white sands look like snow!! Bidou is posing beside a Yucca plant which has roots as deep as 30 ft!!
Daddy and I carrying a picnic for lunch at it is only 11 a.m. - that DG likes to eat!
DG is freezing!!
On our way to New Mexico
DG getting behind of the wheel for the first time and we made it safe and sound to NM!
Daddy climbing a mountain at a rest stop!
A roadrunner made of garbage - very impressive!
When DG saw this he said "that is a dandy bike/car"
Biosphere 2
In 1990, Biosphere 2 was open to the public. This unique struture was created to better understand how natural environments create habitable conditons for human sustainability. It is a unique facility that can be used to understand the role of life on Earth and the effects of climate change. Biosphere 2 contains recreations of 5 of Earth's biomes, plus a human habitat and a large ecological experiment facility.
St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery
Daddy, Bidou and I was very intrigued about the Greek Orthodox Monastery. Their story is very interesting. Click on the title and it will direct you to their website.
One of the many beautiful chapels
All guest are to be modestly dressed: men are required to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts and women long skirts, long-sleeved blouses and head scarves. And if you arrive at the monastery not appropriately dressed - they have a supply of clothing available. Here I am all dressed up - ready for my visit.
DG and I in one of the chapels
Casa Grande Ruins
Bidou and I at the entrance
Bidou in front of the main ruin. It is now protected by steel canopy that was erected in 1932.
DG looking for tabs off of coke cans - his favorite pastime!! Too bad Kevin is not around to help him out.
These children had the blackest hair ever!!!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Goldfield Ghost Town
Bob, Bidou and DG - also known as "The Boys" before entering the Goldfield Mine for their tour.
Daddy, me and Superstition Mountain looming in the background.
DG before entering the Bordello - unfortunately, no pictures of him leaving the Bordello!
Nice view!!!
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