Worked on installing my new Delorme Street Atlas 2010 and the updates on two computer. One on my new Asus computer and the other on my Viao which I will use as we travel. Also put in the new SD maps in my Magellan Roadmate 1212.

The sites are big and have water and electric. Also the site has a shelter with a picnic table. Add to that a great campground host. The weather is warm during the day and sunny. The night are cool going down into the 30’s. Nice to have a bed warmed by the dog and the husband.

In addition to the cactus there are quail, roadrunners and rabbits. Fun to watch

We can stay here 3 week then be out 6 days and back again. Not sure if we will do that on this visit.

We decided to buy the annual pass. Its good for one year from the time of purchase and is $225.00. We can camp in any NM state park with the pass for only a $4.00 fee for electric, $8.00 for full hookups or free for dry camping. Since campground fee is an expense we can control this really helps our budget.

Not sure what kind of bird lives in this nest.

Well Mom took me to the Dog Park for exercise! She threw the ball for me and I really don’t know what she expected me to do with it. Here’s me exercising sniff, sniff exercise that nose.

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Misson in sky city

Our next stop was going to be Canyon De Chelly, AZ but after checking the weather for the next week we decided to skip it on this trip. Tooo cold to enjoy. So we went right into NM and stopped at the Dancing Eagle Casino. We could camp there for $10.00 a night with electric hook-ups. Mom told me there were great deals on food. 2 for 1 and then a $3.00 coupon off for being a senior. 2 steak dinners for $9.99. Mom says she’s cheap but I think she’s just careful.

I stayed home today while they went to see Sky City which is the oldest inhabited city in the US. It’s part of the Acoma Puelbo . The city is on top of a Mesa. The tour was excellant lead by a Native American from Acoma. The city has about 300 residents. There is no running water, electric, or sewer. They truck in water and use generators. Its an amazing place. Beautiful countryside. Well worth the visit

Dad got a new air filter but then decided to get general maintenance on it since he found a dealer he liked. They change the oil,filter, replaced hoses, glow plugs and a belt. Then they found that the water pump was leaking but they didn’t have any in stock. That’s OK since we have no schedule.

Went back the next day 3/26 and they finished the job and off we went.

They said we are going to see the Meteor Crator. Sounds like fun.

Wow there was a hot air balloon this morning that landed just outside the camping area. I got to go see it with Mom. Cool!! I wonder if they give dogs rides??

Last night I tried to sleep between Mom and Dad’s head but Mom said move down – I’m allowed to sleep between their knees – now I want my own pillow. Do you think I’m getting spoiled?

The park has many places to walk – up the hill with Dad. Very rocky but I can run up and down the sandy areas and get dirty. Mom Dad and I also walk down to the river. There are many dogs to meet and greet.

I had to go for my annual checkup at the vet here in Cottonwood. I was soooo nervous. I had my shots and they took blood for a heartworm test. Everything is fine. Oh yea they even clipped my nails – I hate that and won’t let Mom do it.. I heard Mom say she was going to try to brush my teeth but it hasn’t happened yet.