Day 21, Saturday
On this day we drove to Big Bend National Park in Texas. The scenery was spectacular. When we finally arrived at the campground, we discovered Bruce & Valerie had already arrived (they weren't expected until tomorrow). We grabbed a spot near them. They arrived two days early and had already put in a day of hiking. It was nice having company to visit during dinner (graciously provided by Bruce & Valerie). It was 100 degrees when we arrived. The campground, Rio Grande Village, provided no hookups. We loaded our water tank at the central water supply before setting up camp. We ran our portable generator until 8:00.
Day 22, Sunday
On this day we hiked the Lost Mine Trail, a popular trail in the Chisos Mountains. The trail was about 5 miles round trip, with a 1000 foot altitude gain. The scenery was breathtaking.
We ate lunch where the trail ended. At this elevation, there was a cool breeze -- a welcome relief from the 100 degree temperatures at the Rio Grande Village. Jim & Becky arrived, also early! Now we're all here. A great dinner with all of us together. 100 degrees to sleep in. We did not use the generator today. We needed only a refrigerator, stove and hot water and depended solely upon propane for our needs. Battery power pumped water and provided some lighting.
Day 23, Monday
On this day we all hiked together, from the Chisos Mountains basin, up the Pinacle Trail.
We all hiked to the pass (3.4 miles and 2000 foot gain). Bruce, Jim & Becky hiked up Emory Peak, a real climb (800 feet in one mile) culminating in dizzying cliffs on all sides. The rest of us rested at the pass and visited with hikers passing by. Another group dinner, walks on the trails around the campground and to bed with the temperature once again 100 degrees. Again, we did not use the generator, just propane and the trailer battery.
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