Last night we took a late soak in the hot tub. For about 2 minutes we had the place to ourselves and were enjoying the quietness of the night before two very drunk middle-aged woman and a construction worker they had picked up decided to join us. At first I was a bit peeved at their loud voices and blaring laughs, but as usual my good natured husband told me "chill out" and appreciate them for their entertainment value. And he was definitely right about that! Initially the two women showed up with just towels around them and a six pack. Somewhere along the line they had met this construction worker who didn't quite know what to make of them. The women eventually jumped in, sans clothes, and begged "someone" to give them massages. We left the scene just as Mr. Construction "reluctantly" stripped down to his boxers and agreed to assist the poor maidens in distress...
This morning we awoke to another deep orange sunrise and decided to return to the scene of the crime to watch the day unfold. The only remnants of last night were a melted candle near the springs. We had the place to ourselves and enjoyed a good hour soak watching egrets in flight, cottontail bunnies scurry past, and listening to the birds. Great way to start the day.
As we traveled from Eastern Arizona into New Mexico we went thru fields and fields of cotton. Who knew Arizona grew so much cotton? We eventually made our way up to the mountains and explored Silver City. It's an old mining town that has been taken over by an artist community. Think Berkeley mixed with Grass Valley. We took the long windy scenic byway over Emery Pass, elevation 8k feet, before descending into the deserts of New Mexico. Our final destination of the day was the tiny town of Truth or Consequences. It's a rather tired old town that has fallen on hard times. My guess is that if it wasn't for the hot springs and the various mom and pop businesses offering their spa services this place wouldn't exist anymore. We are at a spot called Riverbend Resort which is situated on a bend in the Rio Grande. Once inside the gates it's really lovely, exotic and restful. There are severals hot spring tubs to chose from (5 in all) that vary in temperature. It's hard to beat the ambience and unlimited access from 8 am to 10 pm of all the soaking. So, what's the catch? The rv accommodations are really a parking spot across the street located in town, We are given a key to come and go as we wish, which sounds awesome until one has to use the restroom in the middle of the night! Looks like my wine consumption is going to cease a little earlier tonight, that's for sure. Ned and I have already taking a spin on our bikes thru town and soaked in the tubs for awhile before dinner. We are looking forward to having an evening watching the stars from one of the pools. A little different communal experience tonight, but at least everyone is chill.
