Travelodge El Paso North Mesa

This is definitely the worst campground we have stayed at. Next time we will remember and take our time to visit the shower-house before we pay. It was to dirty to use. The ground was covered with little pickers that stuck to my shoes, one even came through my shoe to poke me. Oh well, live and learn.<br>

... the price of 65 bucks was good, even if over my budget. I like beds so big they are square and enjoy having a view of the pool from my balcony. Who would have thought I&#8217;d be staying in a place like this on a cycling trip. Plush!<br><br>So already to leave now, food for two days, the three of us will head out on a three lane road for 20 miles. We should be clear of the 2 million strong city then and back out enjoying the peace and tranquillity of cycling along the painted landscapes.

... now; you can tell by the names&#8230;.Cochise, Chiricahua, Apache Pass. As you look out over the green of the desert floor, you can conjure up images of Indians riding bareback with their long hair flowing behind them. Why, I do believe I heard a little war hoop! If I was ever inclined to live in the desert, this is where I would want to be. Besides, there is plenty to do and see. We&#8217;re only a few exits away for "The THING" and ...

... with anyone for part of their day. However, many smiled and some waved. The people who formed the group are as much a part of the journey as the things we see. We knew 20 of the crews from former trips. They are a fun- and adventure- loving troop of 4x4 enthusiasts who come together every few years to abuse their vehicles and deprive themselves of sleep and paved roads, and, at times, clean laundry. They tolerate cool local beer, barely drinkable wine ( the 2nd bottle always ...

As the grammar school student who couldn't complain about her teacher without turning around to find that same teacher directly behind me, listening to everything I said...I learned early on to tell the truth. So, Readers, know that I'm currently in the Midwest and no longer in El Paso, TX. But, as there are several blog entries I ...

... of drugs and people. Once they were satisfied that we were kosher we set out on our way. I had a few abortive attempts at a conversation with our mute friend so we spent a great deal of the time on the road in a slightly uncomfortable silence. We stopped for wonderfully made enchiladas at a truck stop where our friend bought us our food and sent us to sleep on the top bunk of his sleeper cabin. He said that he would have to wait out a storm for a few hours ...

... desert bighorn sheep, ocelots, pronghorn antelope, road runners, white-tailed deer and hundreds of species of birds and insects. The fence would physically prevent both large and small mammals as well as reptiles from traveling across the border, and the lights atop the fence would attract insects, making them easier prey for birds that feed on them. Some of these insects pollinate the plants of the region, including cactus. Since the secretary of homeland security will ...

... although a few have chosen to buddy up for the duration of the tour. Occasionally we stay in a unique lodge or B&amp;B along the route. Upon arrival, we have to dig our luggage out of the trailer and schlep it to our room. I always wipe down my bike, wash out my water bottles, and check my tires. If a pool or hot tub is available, you can find most of enjoying those amenities. Then back to the room to shower, change, and ice my knees. If time ...

I crossed the border at El Paso, the very first place that I ever walked across a border about three years before. Mexican customs people even searched my stuff, right there in the bus station, and got excited by my transistor radio. I remember talking to a guy on the bus about my perception that Mexico was inhabited by a countryside full of ...