Chasing the eclipse 2 - AZ-NM

After lunch I mentioned to Gay that blog on Patagonia Lake, found HERE, inspired me to book a stop there.  She offered thoughts on the scenic route, or the faster route.  But failed to mention there is NO diesel on the way!

We really liked our stay there.  I think it is the quietest park we ever stayed at, that is after the daytime ruckus of the birds settles down.  We had a great site!

view out our dinette window

The park maintains bird feeding stations at the Visitors Center and along the trails.

I’m a novice birder, I’m sure this is the first time I scheduled a stop just for birding.

In addition to birds there are boats,  A B&B, as Fran says … Birds & Boats.  Fishing was popular, as were kayaks, a couple pontoons were rented during our stay.  Dang no pictures of the Marina, nor of the Market and Gas Station.  The gas station only offers  87 unleaded.

A foot bridge separates the Marina from the main lake.  The height of the bridge makes me think there must have been sailboats in the past.

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The birds are not very shy, as they seem quite accustomed to have their photo taken.

Our little hummingbird feeder had to be refilled a couple times.

The closest diesel is in Nogales.  So in the morning we were off for breakfast and some fuel. 

Yes it was 20 miles RT out of the way, but a beautiful drive and a good breakfast.

We took our time as the Sonoita Wine Trail does not open until 11.

We arrived at Hops and Wine at exactly 11, and were the 3rd car in the lot!

A fun stop but the name is totally wrong!  Hops & grapes, beer & wine, or bines & vines. would make more sense.  But not mixing …

We did collect our souvenir stemless wine glass.

PIC????

I was looking forward to Rune!  But we left without even a wine glass … nor a picture!  SWEET wines! YUCK!!!

I’ll sum it up we (I) was not impressed with the southern wine trail.

But there was still hope on the eastern trail.  There, Coronado Winery was our first … and last … stop.  A wonderful stop! that will continue to be on the list.

We paired our tasting with a pear and blackberry flatbread.

Back on the road...

Veterans Park in Lordsburg NM is about a mile off the freeway.  No traffic or train noise.  Each site has a covered picnic table and grill.  Best … it it FREE!  Thank You VFW Lordsburg!

We are currently in Dell City TX, at a fun little RV Park with full hookups and great Wi-Fi.  Fran’s watching the tennis finals while I work on the blog.

Tomorrow ... Guadalupe Mountains National Park.  I’ll be adding another sticker to my Christmas water bottle.

13 to go ….