August 7 2015 Angel Fire and Red River

It was a cold morning this morning, I don't know how cold because when we moved yesterday I forgot my thermometer which was on my trailer tire. I did find it later but it was kind of flat. Anyway I made almost all summer with it and that's a record for me. We went into Angel Fire for breakfast. At first the little cafe we were in was not quite what I expected. There breakfast menu was very strange. As luck would have it they had a special with eggs,sausage and beignets. It turned out really good and I would go back. We left there and traveled to Coyote Creek State Park. While we were not impressed with the park it was a pretty drive.We headed back to the trailer for awhile. We drove to Red River and walked the streets there doing a little shopping. After that we headed home and relaxed the rest of the evening.

August 6 2015 A Lazy Day

We just didn't do much today We. moved to a different site so we could stay till Monday..It was another nice morning and we got moved and set up before noon.We just chilled all day. We did go to Angel Fire to look around and go to the grocery store. We had left overs for supper and just sat by the fire.

Maggie wants them prairie dogs

Sitting by the fire

A nice sunset

August 5 2015 Cimarron Canyon

It was another beautiful morning here.We just sat around most of the morning just enjoying. We decided to drive thru Cimarron Canyon today. It is a very pretty drive. When we got to the little town of Cimarron we stopped at a couple of old shops and looked around for awhile. We headed back to Eagle Nest and ate lunch,then did little shopping there. A lot of places are closed as this is much more a winter attraction. There may be more shops open on the weekend. After Susan finished her shopping we headed back home for the evening.

Cimarron Canyon

Cimarron Canyon

Cimarron Canyon

Cimarron Canyon

Cimarron

Coming into Eagle Nest NM

Eating lunch

Evening fire

August 4 2015 Driving the Enchanted Circle

Dadgum it was brisk when I got up, about 42 degree. I put the furnace on and took Maggie on a little walk. Dispersed camping has spoiled me as I can just turn Maggie loose and I can start my generator anytime. Most campgrounds here have quiet time from 6am to 10 pm. I have been trying to sleep later but 6:30 has been as late as I can do. Anyway we had a beautiful morning. We decided to drive the Enchanted Circle. This makes big loop thru the ski areas.  We left Eagle Nest and went thru Red River,Questa,Taos, and Angel Fire. It is a very scenic drive.When we got back we just relaxed around camp. There are lots of prairie dogs here and they just run around in the grass and bark.Maggie would love to chase them.I did some deer down by the lake. Susan set up her machine outside and did some sewing. It warmed up to about 75 degrees;.

We have one hummingbird visiting here

Love this Gate

Its a tough life

There everywhere

August 3 2015 We moved to Eagle Nest, New Mexico

For the second morning in a row I heard coyotes running when I got up. So far we haven't seen any critters. The hummingbirds will be sad to see us leave. We had about 5 coming to our feeder. We pulled out about 8:30. We stopped in Woodland Park and restocked groceries. We stopped in Pueblo and had breakfast. We arrived at Eagle Nest Lake State Park in New Mexico about 2. It is a small park on Eagle Lake. The lake is about 11 ft low but it is still pretty. We had no idea about this place but it is in a valley about 8200 ft. We will be here for 3 nights.

August 2 2015 Our Last Day Here

It was the warmest morning we have had in a while. It was about 56 degrees. I built a nice fire and we sat outside for most of the morning. We started picking up things as we are moving tomorrow. I sure hate to leave this place; the only drawback is no internet service. It stayed overcast all day and it never got above 65. Susan did some sewing and I just piddled.  Come evening I built our last fire here. One of our best evenings with very little wind. I smothered some potatos and grilled steak for supper.  We head to northern New Mexico tomorrow.

Eleven Mile Lake

We are camped in those mountains above the lake about 9100 ft

Our last campfire

August 1 2015 Just a slow Day

It was a cold morning in the mid-forties. It felt still damp from the rains last night. There wasn’t much wind so I built a nice fire. We headed down the mountain and had breakfast in Florissant. After that Susan found a few shops to check out. We left and drove to Hartsel where they had a little festival going. We then headed back home and chilled the rest of the evening.