Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Still in Amarillo (for one more night).  Today we tacked on another 72 miles visiting Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument about 35 miles north of Amarillo.  It's a remote area that as far back as 13,000 years ago supported Native Americans who dug many hundreds of pits, 6 or 7 feet deep, to harvest beautiful flint rock of many colors.  Using the flint they knapped tools and weapons of all kinds, many of which were beautiful works of functional art.  While at the Monument we hiked a nature trail.
     After driving back to the hotel we again hiked over to THE BIG TEXAN STEAK RANCH.  This time we both ordered a full rack of ribs with sides of Cowboy Beans and salad.  Each rack was the size of a full-grown Michigan possum and absolutely delicious.  Will send a pic.
     The day started out cold, wet and windy but became beautiful by early afternoon.
     Tomorrow we head down to Roswell NM, famous for all the alien sightings and visitations.
     That'll do it for now.  Hope you're all well.

1 comment:

  1. You sure are eating better after a slew of TV dinners at the hotel. Time to let out those belt buckles.

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