This view is so beautiful, even from the front seat of the car. We would reach the top of a hill and then see this view as we descended. It was so open!
For our second day, instead of embarking on a major hike, we chose a less complicated option...a short, quarter-mile walk to the "Window View." It's a beautiful view, and far less strenuous than hiking several miles in the mountains (we felt a bit worn out from the day before).
While driving out to this particular spot in Big Bend, we learned that Lainey officially gets carsick. Specifically when she's watching a movie or playing on her iPad and the roads are curvy. We've had suspicions of this in the past, but I think we can confirm that she does, in fact, get carsick.
Walker loved this little hill. :)
a beautiful church in the ghost town of Terlingua
birds, living in the church
view from the ghost town
where the locals of Terlingua hang out and socialize
We took the kids to put their feet in the Rio Grande. Obviously, some parts were drier (and muddier) than others.
An animal left some prints.
Walker sunk in the mud. He got stuck and his shoes were covered.
the muddy Rio Grande
cleaning some shoes (a bit unsuccessfully)
We ate dinner at The Starlight Theater, a unique little restaurant in Terlingua
This local woman, in the yellow dress, chatted with Lainey for a while. :)
Walker wasn't thrilled about sitting on the big bottomed chair.
the view from the porch of the restaurant
Terlingua has a beautiful, old cemetery near the restaurant.
another view of the cemetery
Each gravesite was unique - some were marked, others were not...some were recent, others were over a century old.
a few unmarked graves
The cemetery is next to this giant gorge. It's beautiful! And slightly scary.
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