Rio, Reconnoitering, and Mmmmm

This past weekend was our first in the new home without boxes, and so we thought a few simple excursions might just be in order.

On our way to a farmer's market in Sunland Park, NM, we crossed the Rio Grande.  I was expecting something, well, a bit more, ummm, grand.

First Viewing

Carrying our treasures from the market and slurping down some Sonic slushes, we made our way to McKelligon Canyon (part of the Franklin Mountains State Park).  We scouted out what will most likely prove to be our first hike and also chuckled at the "helpfulness" of the park rangers..

First Hike

First Appreciation of the New Green

Following church the next day, we lunched at our very first Mexican restaurant since arriving in El Paso.  In our defense, we have been somewhat busy with the moving in and the unpacking and the ... OK, there is no defense.  In fact MY defenses were so weakened that I fell prey to the advertising command

First Mexican Restaurant in El Paso

and ordered the machaca!

First Yum!