Our amazement and wonder at God's creation, provision and grace abounds!! We departed Roswell, NM this morning about 9. We headed due west on US 380 and we started to gain altitude immediately, ultimately climbing to 7000 feet on our journey to Carrizozo, NM and the Valley of Fire Recreation Area. The Valley of Fire is the second youngest lava flow in the continental U.S., occurring approximately 5000 years ago, from vents, not from a volcano, although there are three ancient volcanoes in the area. Here's a picture of the lava flow.
The lava flow is really big, being about 44 miles long by about 2 to 5 miles wide and from 45 to 160 feet in thickness.
On the way to the lava flow, we almost ran over this little feller trying to cross the highway. I moved over just in time not to squash him and then we saw at least two more snakes that were not so fortunate. Muggy decided that between the snakes and the tarantulas, she has no desire to live in New Mexico.
On the way to the lava flow too, we drove through Lincoln County, NM. The town there is considered to be the most authentic looking western town left in the U.S. It is also the location where the Lincoln County War was conducted. This was basically a feud between existing merchants and newcomers to the area. Billy the Kid was actually hired by the merchant involved and it was here that he killed Sheriff Pat Garrett. Billy was in jail here and it was from this jail he made his famous escape. Look it up on the web as it's pretty interesting and has actually been fictionalized in a couple of movies.
We arrived in Albuquerque about 4:30 this afternoon and we're scheduled to be here for three days. Sunday we will witness the total eclipse of the sun, which is the reason we determined to be here in Albuquerque at this time.
Thanks for reading! And blessings to all!
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