We left San Antonio in fog and light rain, which continued for the first two hours of yesterday's drive. About six hours later, we arrived at Balmorhea State Park. This is the smallest park we've stayed in: a couple of dozen campsites, about a dozen motel rooms, and---what it is known for----a huge pool, fed by springs, which attracts large numbers of day-users, especially on the weekend. Yesterday, the place was packed. The campsites were largely taken up by groups of Boy Scouts (the second time this has happened at a state park on a weekend)---must be the time of year when they're all out for spring overnights.
Last evening, and again early this morning, we walked about the park and did some birdwatching. Since lunch, we've stayed in the RV, in the air-conditioning, waiting for the heat of the day to dissipate a bit. Last night it got down in the upper 50's which was great for sleeping.
Ranger got a quick bath today and seemed to enjoy being sprayed with the cool water. He's doing fine in the desert, as long as he stays away from those sandburrs.
Glad to hear Ranger is adapting to the desert. Having a white dog may not be ideal for your mostly black wardrobe, but is definitely an advantage in hot weather! Tell him we'll take him to the dog beach when he gets to San Diego!
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