10/15 - California, Here I Come!

Writing a final travel blog post is always bitter-sweet.  Bitter because another adventure is over.  Sweet because tomorrow I'll be sleeping in my own bed!  This is it - my final post for 2012 September Trails. 

I wish I had something exciting to report, but we spent the entire day in the car traversing the great state of Texas.  Good ol' Lexie carried us 825 miles from New Boston, TX to Las Cruces, NM. Less than 700 miles to go!  Other than gas and potty breaks, the only stop we made was to check out the now defunct Webb Air Force base in Big Springs, Tx. 

Tony was based at Webb from 1967 to 1969 when he was discharged. Tony has many stories and memories from this time and wanted to see where he spent two years of his life.  The base closed in 1977 and is now an industrial park and municipal air strip.  We were able to drive through the streets.  Other than the air hanger, none of the buildings were familiar to Tony.  Sadly, the only remaining residents are prarie dogs and inmates - part of the base is now a federal correction institution.

Within 45 minutes we were back on the interstate making our way to Las Cruces where we're spending the night.  Tomorrow morning is our final leg of this adventure.  We should be home for supper!

Here's a link to today's pics.