I happened onto this old structure. \240It clearly has a history and I am glad it still enjoys this Texan sun.

The sky cast a pink hue over everything. \240It was close to 7pm, and it feels like Spring is coming.

I think my James Dean is much more dashing...

Hotel Paisano, in downtown Marfa, was the location where the movie stars, Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean stayed during filming.

So, out in the middle of absoutely nowhere stands this false store front of Prada. \240Apparently the merchandise inside is authentic and donated by Prada. \240There is no store, no sales, no front door, just the display. \240We doubt the pronghorn deer fully appreciate it.

Behind the store is a fence for lover's lockets.

I find this lock wonderfully fascinating!

Apparently unusual for West Texas, this quiet part of the US just got more quiet. \240It is strangly peaceful.

The snow may delay our travels eastward. \240We will see what comes of it, but in the meantime, we will enjoy this white blanket.

Eventually the sky was sunny and blue, but the snowflakes continued to fall. \240This view is looking straight up into the sky.

A full-size donkey on the grounds of our campsite.

Driving to the Rio Grande Village, we climb a bluff to see the Rio Grande before it divides the US and Mexico by massive rock cliffs.

The steps to the bluff overlook took us past a marshy flood plain, filled with small fry.

This mud-stone structure was right next to the river.

The amazing and long Sierra del Caballo Muerto.

Since the harvest depends on the trees dropping the nuts, many trees still hold pecans from the last harvest season. \240

From a distance the old nuts look a bit like blossoms.

Also on the grounds, is the Llano River, sleepily moving toward the town of Junction. \240A few turtles (by the tree on the right) popped up their heads to see what I was doing. \240I found a couple of rocks I think I will keep.

Sunset in the central texas farming community.

Originally a Spanish mission, through rebellion it transferred hands many times.

The amazing oak tree in the Alamo courtyard.

The famous battle for the Alamo, ending in defeat for the Texans, is portrayed in a nice museum with artifacts of the time. \240Imagine waging a battle with a rifle as long as yourself!

Davy Crockett, raccoon skin wearer, senator, but always a frontiersman, died in the Alamo battle.

The only river traffic we saw were bright barges giving tours. \240We enjoyed our time along the river.

Next to the riverwalk along the Colorado, we found a stone wall with heart rocks. \240A perfect find on Valentines Day.

Turtles of all sizes are found along the river. \240Each one cranes its neck to get as much of the sun's warmth as possible.

This little guy watched over us as we talked about the river and city.

Behind the cowboy are three cadillacs from three different years. \240They are in pretty good shape!

Ten cadillacs, buried nose-down in a grassy field, is so Texas. \240Open to the public, they appear to be painted with spray paint on a regular basis. \240

The site is popular and a bit interesting. \240

The landscape starts to change as we get closer to the Texas/New Mexico border.