Sunspot, New Mexico; We had lunch in Cloudcroft at the Texas Pit BBQ-(thumbs up). Then, we headed up the mountain to one of the National Solar Observatory in Sunspot. The road has signs on the drive up that represent the solar system and the relative distances between the planets. It adds interest to the beautiful drive, especially since all the turnouts for scenic views are closed due to the extreme fire risk.
On the way down the mountain, we had heavy rain and a little hail. We did not have any hail at the campground. It rained on and off all night and looks like we may get a little more today. The area needs the rain but not all at once :). No firm plans for today :). See you down the road..
What an interesting 'spot'. I had never heard of it before.
ReplyDeleteVERY interesting. Like Judy, I've never heard of this place before. Before I read what the sunspot photo was, I thought it was a picture warning of the dangers of too much sun exposure - melanoma! Looks just like the photo in the brochures my dermatologist always gives me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this information. Sounds very interesting and I'd never heard of it either.
ReplyDeleteGlad the area is getting rain poor Texas and New Mexico and Arizon. Even if it is all at once they sure need some.
Don't you LOVE "no firm plans"..........life they way it oughta be! :-)
Did it get hotter the closer you got to the sun? Or did you go at night to stay cool? ;c)
ReplyDeletePaul & Marti