Last two days in Elephant Butte NM

On Sunday Kirk and I found the only Lutheran Church in T or C.  It was very small, about 30 people were there.  About half way through the first hymn the power went out so we had to sing acapella since all they had was a electronic keyboard.  It was just fine.  The pastor had an accent but we're not sure where he was from.  We left after communion so we didn't find out.  We had a pontoon reserved with our neighbors from Minnesota, Lonn and Theresa.  We had a beautiful afternoon, it was partly cloudy so not as hot as it could have been. Had a good time until our motor killed- we were just turning around to head back to the marina when it happened.  The rescue boat came and towed us back and we didn't have to pay for a thing.  Nice afternoon.  We then went to the local Mexican restaurant (La Cuchina).  My shrimp enchiladas were the hottest I've ever had- must have been the green chilies.   Had a great time visiting.

On Monday we had another gorgeous day. Kirk packed the outdoor things since we are leaving in the morning.  I did one load of laundry and then we went with Joe and Nancy to the Geronimo Springs museum downtown T or C.  It was three buildings and showcased a very extensive history of Sierra County. Great collections of native pottery and arrowheads and a real miner's log cabin.  Then we went to the River Bend hot springs.  It was more expensive than the Blackstone place, but we had our own pool overlooking the Rio Grande.  There was a cold shower over the pool so whenever you got too hot you could pull the chain and get cooled off.  Nice option!  One hour cost $30 for two. They didn't provide towels like Blackstone so we had to rent towels.  Very relaxing. Before we got back we stopped at the Ivory Tusk tavern across the street for a beer. Then we headed home to have shredded beef sandwiches that Joe made in the crock pot with fruit salad.  A nice day overall.  Getting anxious to head out Tuesday morning and continue our journey, although we have enjoyed Elephant Butte a lot.  The park is very neat and clean. The only complaint we had was the rotten internet service.