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