The
two RV Gypsies
took a day trip to Marfa, Texas
September 14, 2022 |
Marfa is a city in the high
desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas, between the Davis Mountains
and Big Bend National Park. It is the county seat of Presidio County,
and its population as of the 2010 United States Census was 1,981. The
city was founded in the early 1880s as a water stop for the railroad.
The population increased during World War II, but growth has stalled
and reversed somewhat since the late 20th century. Today, Marfa is a
center for the ranching trade as well as a major center for contemporary
art. Attractions include the Marfa Mystery Lights, a phenomenon defying
explanations since 1883, but of course, the two RV Gypsies did not get
to experience them. They may be visible on clear nights between Marfa
and the Pakistan Pass when one is facing southwest (toward the Chianti
Mountains). According to the Handbook of Texas Online, "at times
they appear colored as they twinkle in the distance. They move about,
split apart, melt together, disappear, and reappear. Presidio County
residents have watched the lights for over a hundred years." The
first historical record of them dates to 1883. |
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A white weather Balloon outside of Marfa, Texas |
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Below: Scenery going to Marfa
Texas. The roads were mostly flat with only one lane for each direction,
but they were surrounded by mountains. |
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Below: The two RV Gypsies
got a flat tire going to Marfa, Texas and as Karen Duquette stood along-side
the road she took a photo to show that there was no traffic. |
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Below: Finally somebody stopped
to help Lee change the tire. Since nobody else was anywhere in site
when he first pulled up, (and before Karen could see his face and before
he got out of his truck) Karen said to Lee, "He is either going
to help us or rob us." Actually, he did all the work. And thankfully
Karen was so very wrong to have had such a fleeting thought. The nice
gentlemen not only changed the tire for Lee, but would not let Lee help
in any way. He also would not accept a payment of gratitude. The two
RV Gypsies are so grateful for his help. It is nice to know there are
still really nice people in this country. |
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The two RV Gypsies arrived
in Marfa, Texas. |
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Below: A sign on the side of a Sheriff's
car |
Below: A really small structure. |
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