These are some pictures of us around the campgrounds at Jemez falls... my camera died before we got to the falls so unfortunately there are no pics of the falls :( But it was a really nice place to camp and hike around.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I'm starting to like this whole camping thing
Why I am starting to like living in the Jeep and this whole camping thing....
1. I can wear the same outfit for multiple days in a row. Now let me explain why this is a plus. I always used to worry each day about what I was going to wear and wasting money on millions of different outfits... and for what? Does it really matter what you wear? I have a closet full of clothes I never ever touch - when I get home I am going to take half of the junk I have to Goodwill! Also, there isnt as much laundry and I hate doing laundry.
2. I hardly ever take a shower! And you might think, "Ewwww, gross Kaylan that is disgusting!" But really it isnt that bad. I am not wasting gallons of water because I may have sat at work all day and am not really dirty. I even think my hair is starting to look healthier! haha And do not worry I do brush my teeth every day.
3. I am eating healthier meals. Fruits and vegetables are my new best friends. You cant find DrPepper in the woods and I am still DrPepper free. I think I may have lost 5 pounds just in the last two months! And no more headaches if I do not have my caffeine fix.
4. Exercising! Hiking, running, swimming, and climbing all keep you fit and having fun!
5. Realizing what matters. Nature, being happy & healthy, spending time with old friends and making new ones. Conservation. Living Simply.
Now lets see if i can continue this when I am no longer living out of a Jeep ;)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Headed to Jemez Falls, NM
After having fun in ABQ we started to head north towards Jemez Falls to go camping for a while! On the way we passed this Soda Dam. The scenic marker says, " This spectacular formation has built up over the centuries by deposits of calcium carbonate from a spring that bubbles to the surface at this point. The river flows under a dome that is still building. The dam is 300 feet long, 50 feet high, and 50 feet wide at the bottom."
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Cathedral Basilica of St Francis Assisi Pics
He was the patron saint of animals and the environment,
founded the Franciscan Order.
Santa Fe
Kerry and Dave took us on a tour of Santa Fe, NM! It was a very pretty city in which practically all of the buildings are made from adobe. In 1958 an ordinance was passed that any new or rebuilt buildings had to be made from adobe to give the city an authentic Spanish/Pueblo style. We saw the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi which was built between 1869 and 1887. We also walked through the historic town square, ate at the Cowgirl Bar and Grill, and did some more sightseeing and shopping. It was a fun time!
Sandia Peaks
I have never been to a desert region so of course I had to take a picture of every cactus or lizard we encountered. This is at the base of the Sandia Peaks which from the base to the top is 10,378 feet and it is home to the worlds longest aerial tramway. At the top you can enjoy a panoramic view of 11,000 square miles! In the winter time the peaks offer skiing and snowboarding. I had fun hiking around while Rob tried to climb every boulder in sight!
Viewer Discretion Advised! .. Look # 1
So most of you know that once Rob was out of the Navy he felt the need to grow a beard! After we got to Albuquerque, NM, to stay with Robs sister, Kerry, and her boyfriend Dave.... Rob decided to shave his beard. He had to do it in sections to try out different "styles" or "looks" as he called them. So here are the pictures... and no I do not find any of these so called looks attractive. Sorry Rob ;)
Look #1
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Larry the Tiki God
We bought Larry this sombrero while we were in New Mexico. I think it looks great on him!
Route 66
See how cute this picture could have been if a certain boyfriend of mine was cool enough to be in the picture, too! Next time I will make you be in the picture Rob.... this is your warning ;)
Hey... Thats my nickname!
K-Bobs Steakhouse in Santa Rosa, NM! Now why didnt I think of that?! We did not end up eating there because they didn't serve beer.... and Rob wanted a beer! So we headed toward Route 66 to find a place to eat.
Driving through Texas!
Here are some random pictures I took while we were in the car! As you can see from the Jeeps mirror we were headed west and it was 94 degrees out. Then there is Larry the Tiki God bobble head we bought in Okinawa, Japan, that lives on the Jeeps dashboard!
I also had to be a geek and take a picture of a ranch entrance gate I thought was cool!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Off to OK!
Then we were off to Shawnee, OK, to see Rob's Aunt Pam and Uncle Scott! I had never been to the Sooner State and I was looking forward to seeing Oklahoma! As we were driving I was able to view the amazing grassland and great plain regions of the state. Once we arrived in Shawnee, Pam and Scott took us on a tour of the city and I had my first Braum's Ice Cream Store experience! Now I wish that Braum's were everywhere because the ice cream is yummy! Thanks Pam and Scott for letting us stay with you!
Sadly, we had to keep moving on and headed further west. We stopped at the Cherokee Trading Post and I didn't buy a single thing! I wish I had bought some moccasins though, because lets face it who doesn't want a pair of moccasins!?!
Then it was off to camp at Red Rock Canyon State Park in Hinton, OK. The Canyon was once a stop on the California Trail. It now is a place for campers and RVs to spend the night, picnic, or hike. We went on a few trails and then to cool off from the heat we went to the pool! I felt like we had stopped at a four star hotel because of this pool! Swimming around counts as a shower right? I guess it does when you are living in your car! haha Rob also tried to climb a bit as you can see form the picture above. The next day we jumped back into the car/house and took off down the road.
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