Mar. 15
Today we arrived in Truth or Consequences, NM. We stayed in an RV park here some years ago and we’ve come back to the same place because I like the town. There is a laundromat right on the premises, so today is laundry day. The heavier clothes can be washed and stored away. I think we’ve finally gotten to the climate where not much clothing is required anymore, so it should be mostly just tee shirts and shorts from here on in. As God intended.
This particular place has everything we need. We are connected to electric and water, and there is a waste dump right at our site. This afternoon, after taking Logan for a walk down to the Rio Grande, we set up our lawn chairs, and enjoyed an iced espresso while soaking up the sun right on the side of our vehicle. The place also has wireless internet, and I am able to write this tonight from the comfort of my couch/bed. And of course, the hot springs! This town has long been known for the hot water that comes right up out of the ground in certain places. Bathhouses have been built over those spots, and there is one in this trailer park. For $12 we get a private indoor hot tub for an hour. They say the mineral waters have “healing powers”. I can’t vouch for that, but they certainly are relaxing. Coming out and looking up at the stars in the black sky just makes you feel like you are floating. Right now, Lorraine is on the Ipad googling another hot springs along our route that is outdoors in the desert. That will really be a trip on a starry night!
Tonight there was a slideshow/lecture at “The Geronimo Museum” in town about a 3 mile hiking trail that has recently been built parallel to the Rio Grande River that winds through the outskirts of the town. Apparently they have just completed it with help from some federal grant money. It sounded so good that Lorraine thinks that we need to hike it tomorrow. So I guess we are staying in Truth or Consequences at least until Saturday morning. If we finish that hike, we will no doubt need to experience the recuperative powers of the hot springs again tomorrow night.