There are 3 sections to Big Bend National Park: The Rio Grande Village, Castelon and the Chisos Basin. All three offer different terrain, climate and flora. We began our stay in the Rio Grande Village section but as we set up camp, I became a quick meal for swarms of hungry 'skeeters. We persevered that night despite the high pitched buzzing in our ears and fellow campers with flatulence issues. We even took a stroll down to the river itself for a glimpse at Mexico. The next morning my skin looked like those candy buttons I used get when I was a kid - pale with red spots. I declared that we wouldn't stay there another night. Off to the Chisos Basin.
Our camp in the Chisos at the base of Casa Grande.
We had the good fortune of choosing a camp site right next to Roger and Connie - an uber athletic couple who had been on the road for a 2 month tour of the National Parks. Roger is a retired Park Ranger, and Connie a school teacher. We compared notes on Bird Nerd sightings over wine. We shared tips on what sights to see next. Roger patiently answered all of our questions about his experience with the Parks System. We had so much to talk about, we finally had to call it quits so we wouldn't wake the snoring Texans.
Our last day at Big Bend we hiked a bit more on our way out of the park.
David rides the line.
Mmmm, rock pretty.
How tall is an Ocotillo?
On the trail.
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