Day Seventeen (Sunburned in a Good Way)

Today was a hot day! We explored part of Big Bend National Park with Laura. We plan to see more tomorrow before we leave. We hiked up and down several trails to reach the Rio Grande River. It's amazing the old buildings that are out here.

It is finally starting to cool down for the day and we are sitting on the patio at the lodge (where there is wireless internet). Our room is really nice and the view is amazing. There is much to see here and we plan on coming back when we have more time. Hopefully during the mild season!

This building was used from 1942 to 1952 as a store on the way to the natural hotsprings feed by the Rio Grande River. People believe the hot springs had healing powers and would come from all over to get well. There are remains of a few other buildings including a motel in this area.
Standing at the hot springs with the Rio Grande behind us. The hotsprings and the river are not very clean and we didn't really want to risk getting in the water.

Standing above the Rio Grande River. The Mexican town of Boquillas is behind us on the other side of the river.

The cemetery at Terlingua, Texas. This cemetery dates back over 100 years and the locals celebrate the Day of the Dead every November 2nd.

This is an example of what a lot of the trails looked like where we were. Not a lot trees or shade.