Magical Marfa

We stayed at El Cosmico. Trailers, teepees and tents, oh my! Our bed was quite cozy. Never mind it was 35 degrees at night, we had an electric blanket that saved the day.

We decided we are nowhere near cool enough for a town like Marfa, but we loved the art and mystery lights. Yes, we saw them and it was pretty amazing. If only I knew the right setting on my camera to take a picture. That is still a mystery as well. Better luck next time. 

This was the best road trip ever. It confirms what we already knew: Texas is the best state in the world. If you haven't visited these parts, do it. It won't disappoint. See more of our West Texas road trip here, here and here.

¡Viva Terlingua!

Terlingua for the win! Highlight of our trip, hands down. I'll let the pictures do most of the talking.

Are those not the bluest skies you have ever seen? So beautiful. This ghost town was very much alive. We stopped here on our way to Marfa to explore the old mining town and Chisos Mountains. I am so glad we did. We ate lunch at the High Sierra Bar & Grill. Most delicious burger in West Texas in case you were wondering. We chatted with the owner who made the move to Terlingua after she retired. I think this inspired Tad just a little. He didn't want to leave. Also, he is a champ for those historical marks. He refused not to read one. Not just in Terlingua, but also on the road. Such a history buff.

Next time we're in Terlingua, we'd love to stay at La Posado Milagro and maybe have a dinner date at Starlight Theatre. If it's up to my husband, that day will be sooner rather than later.

See more of our West Texas Road trip here and here.

Borderland

We were cruising down FM 170 a.k.a. River Road this weekend when we stumbled upon this rancheria. It is sitting on the Rio Grande river. A beautiful place if I do say so myself. Funny thing is this place was never a real village. It was constructed in 1985 for a border-western comedy. My grandpa is always watching a western. Always. He would've been in heaven. Brooks & Dunn also filmed the music video "My Maria" here. I mean, that's a good enough reason for me to stop and explore.

How crazy is it that Mexico is just across this river? We thought about swimming across and visiting some ancestors of mine. Not really, but I would love to go to Mexico soon. The culture in this area is so vibrant and unique. The best of both worlds. Borderland is a magical place. 

Next stop: Terlingua! See more of our West Texas road trip here.

A Texas Desert Road Trip

After Thanksgiving festivities with our families, we hit the road. Just a few bits and pieces from our West Texas road trip. Most of these pictures were taken en route to Fort Davis and Alpine. We couldn't get enough Maverick Inn and Tex-Mex in that darling town. The area had such a relaxing pace which Tad and I live for. We will definitely stay there again. Also, those mountains surely didn't look real. God blessed Texas.

Mixtape: West Texas Road Trip

Off to explore the land of West Texas this week. Had to make a road trip mix. Tad suggested a few of these songs. I also put some love songs on there for him. Really hopes he reads into those lyrics. That's what mixtapes are for, right? It's going to be a pretty long drive so we'll also be playing some Mason Jennings, Wilco and Black Keys albums I'm sure. Maybe even some Ace of Base. That's right. Anything goes.

Marfa, here we come.