Forget sleeping in, the kids were up when the sun came up. We were out the door by 9 am, but not until Patty and Bryan made a delicious breakfast. Driving what we would consider back roads from a 2 lane to a 4 lane road and back, speed limits stayed pretty consistent with 65-75 mph. The road were not flat if that's what you are wondering. With a large median, we thought we were on the German autobahn. Our VW felt at home. HA! Check that sign out below...
Our next stop was in Lubbock, TX. Unfortunately, we knew my good friend Cassie was not going to be home. She did refer us to a great local barbecue joint. Yumm-O! We had to stop on Texas Tech campus to see the stadium and get some apparel. Below are the kids and Brad in front of the stadium.
We left after lunch to our next hike to Brantley Lake State Park, New Mexico. The roads all the way in Texas were so fast, but the second we hit New Mexico we got so worried. Two lane, small road, pothole filled and 50 mph. What? No major interstates since before Dallas and not another one until late tomorrow. We stuck it out and it did get better. Fortunately, our gps has calculated the speed limits into the time, so it is really accurate. We wanted to make sure to get there before dark and check it out. While driving through West Texas and New Mexico, for over 100 plus miles all that covered the land was oil pumps and then a huge refinery. We got to Brantley Lake State Park and dusk. IT sat on a plateau overlooking the lake which was created with a dam was made. It was simple, but clean state park. A large camping site with a covered picnic table. A beautiful sunset, gorgeous temps getting into the 60's at night. It was so peaceful! Many pictures are Aidan's as well...
Brad and the kids pitching the tent with the sunsetting.
Sunrise the next morning.
MOOOO..along the road to the state park.
Brantley Dam
Cactus
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