The weather was at a new extreme for all of us. Winds were into the upper 40 mph for our first two nights in Carlsbad. With no stabilizers on the RV, we rocked violently for a couple of hours. Everyone was awakened from the violent winds except Hanlon, who can sleep through absolutely anything.

I now have a new respect for New Mexico and the desert. After the violent weather and a splinter from a cactus, I know not to mess with the land of enchantment (the state logo, I believe).

As for attractions, Carlsbad Caverns was awesome. As well as being beautiful, the caverns were extremely large. The magnificent structures were more than I had ever expected. Nothing is as it seems until you see it in person. The surrounding moutains and hiking trails were also beautiful (see pictures we have posted).

We were also able to see a drive-in movie, which was my first. In all, Carlsbad was a great pit stop on our way to Albequrque.

Thanks for your newest submissions. All of you have your own style of writing and it's nice to hear from you too. We also had a great time with the family (and our two extended Gills). It makes us feel good to know that Julia is in your wonderful hands.
Keep writing, I like your blogs. Hope you found a new coat.You can't enjoy something as much when you're chilled to the bone!

So glad you finally had some time to blog - I know it's hard fitting everything in (especially between driving and cooking)...love your pictures of the caverns - they are awesome! What happened to your coat???

My normal response to your writing, had it been any other state would have been... More like "The Land of Crappy Logos!". However I actually am endeared to "The Land of Enchantment". It makes me think of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Anne of Green Gables all rolled into one. (Now comes the part in the story when you throw your head back and laugh at how nerdy I just sounded. Ready?...Hahahahaha!)

Yay! Aren't drive-in movies fun??? I used to go to them when I was a kid all the time! I miss them...

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