Goodbye Texas

803 miles later I stopped for the night in the little town of Clayton, New Mexico just over the border from Texas.  Tomorrow morning I will hit I-25 and head north.  Last night’s lodging left much to be desired as do most of the motels/hotels in the Aransas Pass area.  Expensive, not clean and the establishments get very poor reviews.  This afternoon late Michael at home started researching motels/hotels for me along my route.  He found this little mom and pop operation, 60’s style motel with all the rooms in a horseshoe shape, doors opening directly to the outside.  It got fabulous reviews on the internet and amazingly was only $50 per night.  The room has new carpet, is spotless and has a comfortable bed and pillows—one of the major things the room last night was lacking.

And when you walk in your room at this cute little motel, this sweet critter greets you--

He is made from one of the towels and is sitting on the bed.

I just traveled along today talking on the telephone when I was out in the wide open spaces and listening to my audiobook—Ken Follett’s Winter of the World.  I drove through miles and miles of windmills—miles as in probably 60 miles—must be major wind country!

I doubt seriously I can drive all the way home tomorrow—I have over 900 miles to go.  I sure appreciate all the encouraging blog comments and I particularly appreciate the email sent to me from Don from Oklahoma offering me help if needed and his cell phone number—these blog folks are just the best!!!