Mid-West October Sights – Oct.12, 2018
I’m a planner and so spent much time making up a trip spread-sheet of dates and stops etc. We all like our plans to work out, but sometimes it is brought home to us that we have little control over anything. As believers in the Living God we acknowledge His sovereignty over our lives and do our best to yield to his plans for us.
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9
So we heeded the warnings of snowy weather and decided to head south from Rapid City to warmer weather. Along the way we visited Ellsworth Air Force base, saw ‘Carhenge’ in Nebraska (what some people think up!), checked out Chimney Rock and Scottsbluff as part of the Oregon Trail, caught the south east of Wyoming and drove through busy Denver. Finally we made it to beautiful New Mexico and the Santa Fe trail, visited the farmers market in Old Santa Fe, and spent 2 nights in Albuquerque plus got to see some of the hundreds of balloons at the fiesta this week.
A great trip so far, meeting some nice people and beautiful scenery. Gas prices are 2.75 per gal which is nice but the RV is hard on gas as expected. On the other hand, boondocking is free. Now its on to Arizona to spend a week in Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert.
Let's Do The 180! 