Arizona to New Mexico

After we arrived back to camp yesterday, we drove into town to check out what else Seligman had to offer. We decided to go to Delgadillo’s Snow Cap and boy am I glad we did. We knew just by looking at the building that it had some rich character to it. There are gags all over, from dummy doorknobs on the doors to a neon sign that says “Sorry, we’re open” to menu items as “dead chicken” and “oink burgers.” The people running the place all had a sarcastic sense of humor, but you could tell they all really loved what they did. The food and shakes were great, as expected and the funniest part, I think, happened next. We had just finished eating when I noticed everyone walk out through the back door. All but one got into cars or trucks and left. “I think they just closed,” I said. “What time is it?” “6:30” I went to the car and got my camera to snap some quick shots before we were asked to leave. As I walked back to the restaurant the last guy drove off into the desert on a quad. No one cared that we were still there. I should mention we were eating outside. We weren’t locked in like that time in the antique store. Even still though, I found it humorous. 




We went back to camp but before going to sleep I got some night shots of the town and tried to do a little more astrophotography. Not knowing what pictures are going to look like until they are developed is driving me crazy, but I keep telling myself it’ll be worth it.

This morning we headed back into Seligman one last time. We had breakfast at Westside Lilo’s Cafe, which was exactly what you’d expect from a roadside diner on Route 66; friendly people and great comfort food. Apparently the owner is German, and it shows. The sausage gravy was among the best I’ve had. (Side note: The French toast was so good we didn’t need syrup) (Side note to the side note: We used some anyway) Afterward we left Seligman in the dust (quite literally) and drove to New Mexico.

The drive was pretty uneventful, aside from some rain and some great views of rock formations. We kept ourselves busy by listening to MxPx and Nofx. 

Crazy Storm

New Mexico 

Once we were about 20 minutes out of Albuquerque, I insisted on listening to the song of the very same name by Weird Al Yankovic. 

We set up camp and went to the store for dinner supplies. Sick of hotdogs, we opted for steaks, potatoes and corn. We were surprised to find the firewood cheaper here than anywhere else we had been thus far ($4 a bundle). Needless to say we’ll probably be stocking up for the rest of the trip tomorrow. Tonight was our best fire night yet! After our upside down fire, we cooked over the coals and built a log cabin on top of that. If only it was colder so we could fully appreciate it… Oh well. Tomorrow, Roswell!