8/27/18 Gila Hot Springs Ranch, New Mexico

I drove the last 68 miles from Silver City to Gila Hot Springs Ranch where I will be staying for the next few months today! The drive was full of gorgeous scenery so I didn't really mind that it took over 2 hours! In all since leaving Urbana, I have driven 2,220 miles! 

There is ancient volcanic activity here too, but I haven't had any phone service since leaving Silver City. 

Today's drive was through a very mountainous region so there were lots of hairpin turns and few guardrails.

Several deer were feeding on the side of the road. You might be able to see this one, it's the brown dot standing on the side of the road. I was happy that at least this road had a center stripe and white lines to mark the edge of the road.

I stopped to see Lake Roberts. 

Flowers lined the edge of the lake.

Unfortunately, I brought my bike, but left my kayak at home!

I don't know the name of this orange flower, but it sure is beautiful! (I'm sure I'll learn the names of the flowers soon.)

These purple flowers were really beautiful too! 

 

Lake Roberts with the dam that created it in the background. 

I'm camping near Doc's Store where I can use their wi-fi, but look at all the hummingbirds feeding here!

I brought a hummingbird feeder to put out at my campsite because I read there are four different species of hummingbirds that live and migrate through this area. There were so many hummingbirds at the feeders at Doc's that I could hear their wings beating and the little squeaky noises they make!

Doc's Store is like a gift shop, grocery store and restaurant all in one! I'm glad they have free wi-fi!

The view from Doc's Store.

I'll send photos of my campsite another day, but this is the valley where I will be living for the next few months. I hear there are wolves and coyotes here. I hope to hear them tonight!