Carlsbad Caverns
Roswell, New Mexico
Ruidoso, New Mexico

We'll begin on the road west, somewhere west of Abilene, Texas and short of the New Mexico border, then on to the Guadelope Mountains.

A little stopover on the way west: Sand Dunes in West Texas, west of Abilene. Allison and Rob playing in the sand.
Despite the heat and lack of water, life abounded: big (inch long!) red ants, other insects Cacti, and other green stuff
The Guadelope Mountains, west of Carlsbad, were even more beautiful. Featuring spectacular views and more interesting vegetation.
More of the mountains One strange plant, and the strange fruit of another.

From there, on to Carlsbad Caverns