Pecos River Bridge Overlook Hwy 90 - Comstock, Tx.

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We have passed this spot since 2001 with our first rv which was Trailmanor 2720.  Each time I’ve said that we should spend the night there.  Never have until now and I only wish we had done it sooner.  This has to be one of the best boondocking spots in west Texas.  It’s listed as a picnic area.  The access is easy as it’s right on the side of the highway and the paved road winds its way up to the top.  There are three covered picnic areas that are on the edge of the cliffs. 

When we arrived a group of Swiss bikers was there.   They had passed us earlier and had stopped on top for lunch.  They soon left and we had the place to ourselves.  It was hot, 101F.   The winds were strong so it wasn’t a bad day at all.  We pulled out our chairs and just watched the river.  The border patrol was practicing down below with an airboat.  Because of the drought, the water on the south side of the bridge is shallow.   You could hear a lost goat down below.  It sounded like a young one crying and there was nothing anyone could have done to help it.  The hawks and buzzards circled overhead.   That’s nature.

The sunset was stunning and the weather began to cool as the sun went down.  We had taken a nap and even with the dry heat it was a good one.  I slept for over an hour.  We had drinks sitting on the shady side of the rv.   As the sun began to set a kayaker came in his van.  He was on the other side, a young kid by himself looking for adventure.   He waved and said hello and that was the end of the conversation.   We had a ribeye that we prepared in the cast iron skillet on the stove along with some fresh asparagus and a tossed salad.   I set up a movie that I had downloaded before our trip along with a bottle of wine to finish the sunset.   The air cooled even more and it was a spectacular evening.  This spot was everything I had always thought it would be.  The bridge was built in 1957 and sits 273 feet above the river.   So I guess we arrived in time for its 65 birthday!

Before bed, another SUV pulled in, a young couple with their two dogs.   Everyone went to bed and it was a quiet evening.   We never heard road traffic after that and there really wasn’t much of any all day.

Up this morning and we had set the alarm to hit the road before the heat.  Not thinking we had forgotten the cool air was coming and it stayed at 66F until we arrived at Fort Davis.  It reached about 70F and the winds have really picked up. 

We found a boondocking spot called Pointy Rocks.  It’s off of Hwy 166 outside the town of Fort Davis.  Before we arrived we stopped in Alpine at the McDonald’s to use the internet but I was ready to upload a post for the blog.  We stopped at the Dollar Store for a couple of things we had on our U.S. shopping list.  When we arrived at this spot, although not a huge attraction will provide a great night under the stars and some climbing around.   No cars going by and obviously no noise except the wind.  You’ll see this tomorrow.   

I took this picture in the afternoon and even though the sun was blazing there was the moon!  I woke up around 3 a.m. to use the bathroom and when I came back to bed I saw it again, beautiful.  I was half asleep and thought about getting out the camera but went back to bed.  So many stars here at night.

So far this is a great trip and we are enjoying it and at the same time making plans for a future trip.  The big debate is selling the travel trailer and buying a van to outfit.  We enjoy the space but it has its downsides as well.  Tough decision.  We had the Funfinder for 13 years.