Monday, January 25, 2010

The Marfa Lights remain a mystery

Last night the temperature was 22 degrees and the wind was blowing 40 to 45 miles an hour per the local news. As a result, we wimped out and didn't venture back out to see the Marfa Lights. However, we did tour Marfa this morning and found that it is quite a famous little town. It has lots of history involving the military, mining, movies, the arts, agriculture, and more. It is also home to the famous Paisano Hotel., once the fanciest hotel between El Paso and San Antonio.

We are now in Presidio having lunch at the Enlightened Bean Cafe. Foods great and the folks are friendly. Finally found a true local eatery. Of course english is not the primary language, but most are very fluently bilingual. We will be taking the river road to the west entrance of Big Bend National Park. The river road (FM170) has the steepest paved grade in Texas. Hope Roadies brakes are up to it. Wish us luck!!

2 comments:

  1. Did that refer to coffee beans or pinto beans? I imagine Roadie wouldn't like 45 mph at all! Glad you're having a good time and dishing out regular helpings of road trip envy.

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  2. Nice post. I don't believe that marfa lights can be seen but in my next vacation surely visit this place. Texas is a good place. Don't miss the sun-soaked sands of the Bombay beach.

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