“Hey, did you rock ‘n’ roll? Rock on Ooh, my soul Hey, did you boogie too, did ya?
Hey, shout, summertime blues Jump up (up, down) and down in my blue suede shoes Hey, did you rock ‘n’ roll? Rock on…” David Essex
Yes, David Essex, I am boogying and jumping up and down in my blue suede shoes!
We just found a place with some other-worldly rock formations!
As mentioned in our last post, Betty & I planned to travel to City Of Rocks State Park, about 29 miles northwest of Deming, New Mexico. It wasn’t directly on our Interstate 10 route to Tucson, Arizona. But a fellow traveller had recommended it, so we thought we’d check it out. If you are at all interested in some very weird rock formations, this is the place to go. Rock on!
City Of Rocks isn’t actually near anything else on this planet, but worth a look if you’re into interstellar travel.Our site (#8 – Centaurus) cost $10. + $4. reservation fee.The site included a picnic table, bench & fire pit, but would have been a tight squeeze for our motorhome, so we parked in a large, adjacent turnaround.Here is a view of our spot from the other side. We left the Smart car attached and only put one small slide out, as it was impossible to find level ground.All the campsites are named after constellations. There could have been a sign on this one – “watch for falling rock.” lolThe large, irregular shaped campsites are all nestled next to very unusual rock formations.Betty & I hiked around many of the rocks. Here she uses her herculean strength to hold back this boulder.It turned out to be a very pleasant day for a little hike.We stopped at Canis Minor, wherever that is. Were we lost in space?We also found Taurus, but the constellation wasn’t occupied just now…We experienced some narrow escapes on our travels.But eventually Betty was able to see some wide open space through the rocks.We were glad to not be lost in space, and made it through without anything falling on us.Strange shapes all around!Not sure what Betty was pointing to here…But I think it’s time for a drink!
“And where do we go from here? Which is a way that’s clear? Still looking for that blue-jean baby-queen Prettiest girl I’ve ever seen See her shake on the movie screen Jimmy Dean (James Dean)
hey, did you rock ‘n’ roll? Rock on (Rock on) hey, did you rock ‘n’ roll? Rock on (Rock on) hey, did you rock ‘n’ roll? Rock on.”
Where do we go from here? Which is the way that’s clear?
Stay tuned for the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen. Rock on!
