Next stop, Heron Lake State Park south of Chama, New Mexico. Heron was a convenient stop for us to park and leave Sol so we could meet friends in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. When we arrived at Heron Lake, our first activity was to dump tanks as we hadn't dumped since Amarillo, Texas. The parks we visited in New Mexico either didn't have dump stations or were not convenient for us. While Bob took care of the tanks, I drove through the campground to find a site. The host informed me that his loop was the only on that would remain open beyond Sunday--we planned to stay until Tuesday. I found one site that would fit Sol and put our bicycles near the picnic table so I could let Bob know which site we had. It was a pull-through site, but we had to back Sol because it was a tight eyebrow with some low hanging trees. All worked out as the site was excellent for solar!
The car fit nicely to the side.
We walked the nature trail near our site, then drove through the campground loop that was closing---the sites there were HUGE and good for solar.
Bright and early Saturday morning we set out to meet Connie and Larry in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The planning for this trip began while we were in Siloam Springs! Bob and I visited Creekside Taproom and saw a sticker on their refrigerator room door that advertised Riff Raff Brewery in Pagosa Springs. I took a picture and texted it to Connie---Bob and I are Riff and Raff when we are with Larry and Connie.
She immediately texted back that they could make it to Pagosa Springs in two weeks if we could meet them. We checked our calendar and it was a GO! Originally Bob and I were going to drive to Pagosa for the day, but then we decided we would rather stay overnight. Connie found a place that had a 2 bedroom bunkhouse with kitchen and sitting room at Healing Waters Resort and Spa that was perfect for all of us.
So on Saturday morning Bob and I set off for Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We arrived before Larry and Connie so we decided to do a little exploring since we couldn't check in to our hotel. We found that the spring at Pagosa Springs is the deepest according to Guinness World Book of Records.
The spring reminded us of the hot springs at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park.
Bob and I walked along the river. There were several places where the springs flowed into the river and people were enjoying a soak.
Once Connie and Larry arrived, it was off to Riff Raff Brewing Company for lunch and a couple of brewskis!
After lunch, it was time to check in at Healing Waters. Bob and I took the room with the queen size bed and Larry and Connie took the room with the king. Our room also had bunk beds. Bob tried the top bunk, but the head clearance was a little short.
After checking in, we went walking to The Springs. It was a nice area with lots of activities.
There was even an outdoor chess set that I think our grandson would have enjoyed!
Back at the hotel, we decided to go in the hot tub. It was extra hot so we didn't stay long. We went back to the bunkhouse and played 'pegs and jokers.' Of course, the gals won 2-0. Then it was time to go soak in the pool. The temperature wasn't quite as hot as the hot tub so we spent most of the evening in the pool.
The next morning, it was time to say goodbye and go back to our motorhomes. Once again, we enjoyed our time with Larry and Connie. We are looking forward to our next adventure with them....wherever it may be!
Bob and I drove back to Heron Lake and decided to spend just one more night. Then it was on to Albuquerque for the Balloon Fiesta!
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