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A quick tour of Lajitas, Texas

Thanks... I might have to meet my mother in ATL mid January... and have my yearly visit to my Dr's!!! So... Yes, it is going to be very strange being back in GA! But I love it there...



A quick tour of Lajitas, Texas

I have always been intrigued as to the feel Lajitas would give when there… I do have a favorite spot, a short river crossing to Mexico a bit past the town, in the old days before border crossings changed that was some busy sights. But the town itself was eerie, sad, not only because of it being deserted but because its authenticity has been stripped, replaced by some “look alike” buildings trying to fool the tourists that modernism can still look old! It still made for some interesting pictures! There was no one to get in the way of the camera including specially a quick stop at the “International Airport”…

Spirit’s helmet fits better… we had to remedy to his unhappiness of the previous day… and we are planning some long… long… rides!

All on the Blog….

Till next time, you all be well… and enjoy the Sunrise!

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com

 

Re: A quick tour of Lajitas, Texas

Let me know when you get to Ga... I'd love to meet you and Spirit

 

Old Marathon Rd loop, Texas

You will know! looking forward to it...



Old Marathon Rd loop, Tx

We are indoor this morning, the winds blowing like mad all night had me even reset the Dish! This is the clearest skies we have ever seen so far, would make for great pictures if only the sun would come out and take this grey cast away. I think it is happening as I write this!

It was a great ride yesterday, again isolated inland roads with this time some degree of difficulty for us… a street tire in deep sand is never the best scenario!

Thinking today was Friday, I realized it was not and we have now one more day to get ready for a weekend in Alpine for the Open Gallery Night, where we will try to find a little obscure corner to spend the night! It was a customary fashion in the 60’s! Including much hitchhiking…

And yes, Spirit will have his blanket!!!

Be well… enjoy…

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

. Yes, it is going to be very strange being back in GA! But I love it there...



GA~i found it VERY easy to fall in love with=BEAUTIFUL, beautiful state!
just can't beat that "southern hospitality"!!!!!
glad you boys are safe and sound and that spirit's helmet is fitting better!
as always, rubber down. safe journeys!
showed you off to the MC forum i belong too, as well!
http://www.intruderalert.com/cafe/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=117893&start=lastpage

 

Artwalk in Alpine, Texas

Thanks Suki... so who is that little cute puppie???... wow... I want another one!!! Wish we could...



Artwalk in Alpine, Texas

Another great event in this area… the Alpine Artwalk! Nighttime open Galleries, rubbing elbows with the Artists… eating and eating again… and much chatting!

We left early in the day, the weather turning cold last night made us came back the 80 miles, missing only one deer in the dark. I keep thinking… some day! Some day it is going to happen… so far we have always drawn the lucky number.

Such a great time that we (I did anyhow!) thought about maybe going back tonight.

Enjoy the show… and a Holiday Recipe…

Be well…

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

you're very welcome!

and yeah, the deer are tricky now. i'm very tentative while riding at night. you spot one in your headlights, and rest assurred there are babies close by....
s-l-o-w-ly- i go......


just be safe you two!!!!!
ttys!

 

A couple events in Terlingua, Texas



A couple events in Terlingua, Texas

More going on here every week that passes by. The local talent was in full force at a benefit for the recycling program, including an incredible Fire Dance at the beat of the Drums… a nostalgic tour at the “Menagerie Press” where Lauren uses two almost 100 year old letterpress presses to print cards and pages… no click of the button here… no switches, but true hard work one letter at the time.

We are on our way to the Chinati Hot Springs which we missed the last time we rode Pinto Canyon. The weather is still warm ahead of a forecasted cold spell, and we better get on and take advantage of it…

That is about it for now!

Almost forgot… lots of pictures in the “My First 100 Years” last article…

Be well….

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

The Chinati Hot Springs, Texas



Oh! That look!!!…

The Chinati Hot Springs, Texas

Yes, still in Texas… the big and friendly State with so many places to go and events to attend! When “things” get busy somehow my mind always go back to our stay in the “Joshua Trees”, the “Belle” campground, all the way in the back by the big rock where we sat there for hours… days really! I guess it has left quite an impression on me. Chinati Hot Springs will became the same, in the middle of literally nowhere, isolated from it seems the rest of the World, as they say, it is a place to get “restored”!

Even if the journey there was kind of a fiasco regarding food and sleeping accommodations… my own smart lack of planning!

Don’t miss it if you are in this area… more here on the Blog.

Be well…

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

have you had trouble traveling through places that werent "pit bull" friendly? good luck, looks like a blast to me

 

Holidays in Big Bend, Texas

Never!!! I don't know were those people are truly! Even the Chief of Police in some town where Pits are banned (WA) was petting him!!! He happened to be there while I was getting some cofffee... Thanks for asking.



Holiday in Big Bend, Texas

We actually spend most of the day in Alpine, working at cooking! It was a fun day putting to use what I know best. Had not help from Spirit, nice think carpet in front of the fireplace, that was his pad for most of the day! This dog is not a fool…

Change in weather so suddenly made us ride in a bitter cold wind that somehow even came through the helmet and my ear plugs. Price to pay I guess… It even snowed last night up on Chisos Mountain where we tried to take a ride up this morning, but even with my heated gear including the gloves, we had to turn around… just a bitter cold. It will warm up… soon.

Recipes and pictures are here… on the Blog.

Till later… you all be well…

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

A Journey with no Fences and Gates? Texas



A Journey with no Fences and Gates? Texas

We are going to Fort Davis tomorrow. A change in the scenery, it is about one hundred miles north of here and it will allow us to explore the area without the 200 mile round trip every time. Makes sense…

The weather has been warming up nicely, some great riding in the area should make it for a pleasant stay. Having quite a few friends visiting Big Bend in December, we will be back here before heading… East… for a very short while.

Some thoughts today… somehow I see the fences surrounding us also being part of our own Life…

You be well…

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

Marathon, Texas




Marathon, Texas

Repeat to myself “never write about our next destination”… repeat to myself…

So we are still here… we did leave… came right back! Not strange if you consider that the Powwow is happening this weekend, the Bug Show… and the “Run for Stupidity”! Only in Terlingua… you would not want to miss seeing all those events on this Blog… would you? So only to please you (!!!) we unpacked again and forced ourselves to stay… just for you! I insist…

We did take a ride to Marathon yesterday, a nice ride and a cool little town as you will see on the Blog…

Our “Spirited Doggie Treats” (Spirit’s new hobby!) would have been a better choice for lunch than what I had…. But… maybe I will have better common sense next time…

You be well….

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

A Powwow in Terlingua, Texas



A Powwow in Terlingua, Texas

I think the ones that did not show up for this event missed out on a lot. It was a beautiful day, we are back to short sleeve T shirts by the way here in south Texas, and the event kept our senses awake all day. Just a few miles from camp, this will never be considered as a ride report! It really is better, a true ride for the mind surrounded by proud people within their rich history.

A new experience making me happy that we turned around to come right back a few days ago.

Enjoy the pictures on the Blog…

Be well…

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

The rest of the weekend, Terlingua Tx




The rest of the weekend, Terlingua TX

I have to clarify what I wrote today on the Blog regarding the Powwow and my feelings toward the group of Native American Indians present… I am speaking about who I saw, what I saw and what I felt this weekend. Of course I know about the Casinos, of course I know about the millionaires in Palm Springs… but “this” was here, it was “now”…

Spirit again had a package in the mail, he has his own fan club… many spirited (!!!) followers most likely. Some stickers for his helmet… and now he will get noticed even more, trust me that my job as his “bouncer” has just become more difficult.

As most of you are feeling the cold and maybe buried under the snow, the weather here? Come and experience it… nice and cool in the morning… nice and crisp during the day, not a cloud in the sky lately… this even beats Florida weather!

You can also check out the “Bug Show” and the “Race for Stupidity” on the Blog…

Till next time… be well… and let me know what you think!

Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

Re: A Powwow in Terlingua, Texas

I know what you mean. My hometown used to have a powwow every summer, and it was one of my most favorite events to go to. I have a lot of respect for the Natives and their heritage, in some ways, I wish I lived like they once did, instead of the world that we currently live in.

 

Wandering through other Texas towns...

I do too!!! trust me on that... sometimes I even want to trade the rig for a couple burrows... why not?... might still do it some day!



Wandering through other Texas towns…

An empty and desolate road, some turkeys I could not get close enough to take pictures of, nice cool breeze, this was all on the way to Ft Davis. Terlingua is behind us for a little while, I long for some bit of distance riding, some new roads and new scenery. The highlight of the day was seeing Ron and Marsha Cox making brooms! Something you probably don’t even notice in the stores… replaced by these noise making machines called vacuum cleaners. These are the same brooms made since the 1800’s. You might even think that the Desert might be getting to us, as Spirit is of course part of this (!!!), well, maybe. But, besides just riding, it is also fun to watch and learn Artisans at their Craft, specially when it is such an ancient one.

Lots of little Texas towns around here… because, yes, we have moved to Alpine… near Alpine anyhow.

It is all in the Blog…

Be well… Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

Re: Wandering through other Texas towns...

Ara, just wanted you to know someone ordered our dogs some of your treats and they loved them

Thanks for keeping us updated on your travels... good luck to you two :p

Till we finally meet

 

A little more riding, Texas

I love feedback! Did I mail them directly to you?... trying to figure that one out!!! Thanks for writing... (I figured it out!) great... I have some friends where you live! Been there many times...



A little more riding, Texas

Sometimes I just don’t know how to title the day! Do they all need a title?… sometimes it is helpful and sometimes not. Today is the continuation of yesterday, such common sense… right? There is always so much that happens, so much we see and experience, which makes me wonder if we could ever live any other way from this point on! Maybe if we had to. More time spend in Ft Davis, a visit to the Mc Donald Observatory with an invitation to return tomorrow morning and check out the behind the scenes of this unique telescope. The fog is rolling in right now, rain or shine we will be there!

More on the Blog…

Be well… Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…

 

Re: A little more riding, Texas

Well when your in the neighborhood look me up

 

Spirit goes to School! Texas

We will after Feb 22nd...



Spirit goes to School! Texas

He did! Valentine School, between Marfa and Van Horn… We had a great time, touched by all the kids (there is only 2 seniors) that wanted and did play with him and fed him treats. I think they will remember him as I will remember them. This was today in some great weather in contrast with yesterday’s storms and rain and fog while we did go for a private tour at the Mc Donald Observatory which we will write about next time.

Just so proud of him… thinking just a few years ago he was in a shelter laying with his head down not even barking when all the other dogs were! He has come such a long way… today was proof of it!

More on the Blog…

Be well… always…. Ara & Spirit

www.theoasisofmysoul.com our website and Blog…