The rock formations along the route were outstanding.

Flat Tire

About halfway between Beaverhead and Snow Lake we had a flat. A rock had cut the tire about 1.5 inches . . . no way to repair so we put on the spare.

Second Flat Tire

Francis is checking out the second flat tire. This one wasn't as bad (would hold air for about 3 miles) but we had no more spares. We had only seen about 3 vehicles since we left the pavement but thank goodness Sol and Sylvia were out scouting for elk. They followed us back to Beaverhead where we left the car in the Forest Service compound. Had to make several stops to pump up the tire with the 12V pump. Loaded the two damaged tires and us in their truck and headed for Elephant Butte.

Look closely and you will see the many wild turkeys on the side of the road as we left the area with Sol and Sylvia. We said many thanks and they headed home to Las Cruces.

When we arrived back at the park a neighbor same over to ask Francis where was the remainder of our car because he saw the two damaged tires in front of the motorhome. Wayne took Francis and a new tire back out to Beaverhead (75 miles) on Sat. AM to retrieve our car.

Thanksgiving Pot Luck

With rangers and other winter volunteers.

Trip to Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge

While Joan and Al were visiting us drove north to the Wildlife Refuge to see the many birds that winter here as well as to visit our fellow Escapees the Vaughns who volunteer here.