Spontaneity is what travel is all about.
Zach Anner
Our last day in the park. After catching the Sun rise from the view point, we are heading west.
Before we leave the park, we have one last chance to go to Boquillas…for whatever reason we both passed. However, on a whim (and against the park attendant’s advice) we took Winnie on the road down to the Hot Springs. This was definitely what Grampy (Jo’s Dad) would call a white-knuckle drive!
It was well worth the effort. The natural hot springs is situated right on the edge of the Rio Grande! They were soothing; both mentally and physically. Apparently, they were believed to be the “healing waters”. The geothermal processes and emerging at 105 degrees F (41 degrees Celsius) The water in the hot springs carries dissolved mineral salts reputed to have rejuvenated powers. The setting was serene, like out of a movie.
Our next stop was the ghost town of Terlingua. We had lunch (a burrito) from a local vender at the market – but no beer! 😊 We checked out the ancient cemetery. (Steve’s family has a thing for old historic cemeteries). Our plan was to stay here tonight ….. No Thanks! Not really much of a town and we wanted more of the natural scene.
Next stop; Big Bend Ranch State Park. We managed to get their last campsite (in La Cuesta)! We stopped at Contrabando (which they tell us was an old movie set for a western). Apparently, this state park was voted by National Geographic as the most scenic drive in Texas. After leaving the National Park, we highly doubted it. However, I must agree that National Geographic is right; this was a spectacular drive!