TX Trip Day 2 - Successful Arrival

So I have to start tonight's blog post with 2 contrasting travel pictures. The top one here is yesterday, our attempt to get out of Colorado. The bottom one is our successful travel through New Mexico and into Texas!

All of us, including Pepe Monkey, decided to take it slow this morning as we were unsure what would lay before us. Leaving the hotel around 9:45 am, we found the roads a bit slushy, but nothing we couldn't handle. Only a few miles into New Mexico (about 20 minutes into our trip), we turned off the major highway I-25 onto a smaller one, only to find it blocked by a big "Road Closed" signed.

Luckily enough, 2 cars decided to slide past the sign and talk to some state troopers watching over the road. Upon their return thckblckglasses waved one car down to ask what was said. We were told that the road may be closed for half an hour or five hours, the trooper was non-committal. TBG flipped the car around and we headed in a new direction - again diverted!

Eventually, we were able to head in the right direction. The roads were still slushy, but the further east we traveled, the less slushy they seemed to be. Once reaching Amarillo, TX the roads were clear and the speed limit was 75 mph - time to catch up.

It was a relief to finally be going in the right direction and travelling through multiple states, as intended. There was a good driver rotation and snacks all around. 

I'm not sure how well you'll be able to see the details in the picture. In the foreground are 2 oil pumps (known as grasshoppers!) and they are surrounded by hundreds of brand, new wind turbines. I love how this is a contrast of old fuel and new fuel resources.

 Well, it's time for bed in the old west. More adventures to be had this week, so stay tuned for the family adventure :)