Presidio

When I planned my vacation, I wondered if my program would leave me with too much spare time, today. It turned out to be a perfect day.

For breakfast I pulled in at a gas station, where I filled up last night. Nearly a dozen cars were parked in front of the restaurant/grocery store. I was thinking: “This place must be good.” They had an all you can eat breakfast! Finally I had a decent breakfast, with six slices of bread.

The next stop was Terlingua, a former mercury mine town. At it's peak, it had a population of 2000 people. After WW2 the price for mercury dropped significantly and the mine was closed. Since the 70s the town is populated by artists. The could do a little better job in putting up signs and providing information.


I forgot to bring my tripod while walking through the former ghost town. Putting the camera on the floor gives an interesting perspective.


The last part for today was driving down to the border town Presidio. This 60 mile long Ranch Road (#170) is situated parallel to the Rio Grande river. I has many opportunities for great photos.


The Rio Grance again.




A dead animal along the road attracted turkey vultures.


I'm writing this blog while I'm waiting for my dinner at a local restaurant. The waitress only peaks Spanish and I don't. I hope I will get what I think I have ordered.