Trip to El Paso, TX
Vijay had to go to El Paso on his work for a project he has been working on. He said he wanted to drive to El Paso from here (Sugar Land, TX) if I would accompany him. It was going to be a very long drive in the peak hot weather of Texas summer. But we decided to do it. This was unlike any other road trip we did before. En route to El Paso, we stayed in San Antonio for the night. The next morning, we started from San Antonio and rather than taking the popular I-10 all the way to El Paso, we went on rural Highway 90 passing through west Texas – Uvalde, Del Rio, Amistad lake and Pecos river. Got back onto I-10 at Fort Stockton. Hot and dry summer weather, empty highways, deserts, mountains, canyons, rivers and lakes – it’s Texas at its primitive form. Surprisingly scenic and pleasantly silent, we had great time driving through West Texas.
1750 miles round trip driving distance and about 22 hours on the road. Here are some photos from the West Texas trip.
The Car for the Trip, Typical to Texas ~ The Mercury Grand Marquis
Oasis in West Texas Desert ~ Lake Amistad
Pecos River
Pecos River Near Rio Grande
Transmountain Road through Franklin Mountains
Transmountain Road through Franklin Mountains
Franklin Mountains
Border City ~ El Paso, TX
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By Suma, August 14, 2011 @ 9:49 pm
Looks like you had great time. Love the rugged West Texas photos you posted.
By komal yadav, August 15, 2011 @ 1:07 am
Thanks for the mind blowing pics.Probably i will go to el paso next year.Seems a nice place.
By Narayan, August 15, 2011 @ 5:57 am
So rugged, with the blue waters of the river and the lake, contrasted with the stark land.. How ironical that the land is so dry just next to the river…
By harini-jaya, August 15, 2011 @ 9:59 am
The scenic drive sounds very interesting!
By Karen Garza, August 15, 2011 @ 1:23 pm
Just BEAUTIFUL Indira and Vijay!!! Fantastic shots!! It was a great pleasure to meet you Indira…looking forward to seeing you again.
Hi Karen,
Thanks for the good words. The best part of the trip is meeting you. I too had great time and will look forward to talking to you again.
-Indira
By Karen Garza, August 17, 2011 @ 12:04 pm
HAPPY 17th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Indira and Vijay!!!
The two of you are such a wonderful couple – I feel privileged to know you both!
Thank you for the warm wishes, Karen. I greatly appreciate your affectionate words!
-Indira
By Kalyani, August 22, 2011 @ 8:46 pm
Wonderful sceneries …. Lovely clicks …
By Aruna, August 23, 2011 @ 3:03 pm
great photos, Indira!
By Avani, August 24, 2011 @ 5:50 pm
Amazing photography..!! I love your photography.
By Roopa, August 30, 2011 @ 12:37 pm
Glad to see such Beautiful pictures; which makes me realise that Texas has its own beauty.
Now that I can spend some time with computer, catching up on my favourite sites.
By swati, September 5, 2011 @ 7:35 pm
Indira, photos are great. Looks like you had fun.
Swati Sawant
By Linda, December 30, 2011 @ 8:47 pm
For all my love of the midwest, I know so little of the real west — who knew such beautiful mountains and rivers existed in Texas! Thank you for sharing these great photos
By Alicia, April 22, 2012 @ 11:37 pm
I am new to your blog (found it by looking for a palak paneer recipe) and love it–such wonderful photos of your excellent recipes (the palak paneer was great!) and garden. Thank You.
By Saikiran Pamanji, October 6, 2012 @ 6:16 am
Wonderful photos and posts. Happy to see this blog