Dave and I spent Spring Break on Easter Island, the most remote spot on Earth. Easter Island is owned by Chile and is located in the South Pacific Ocean - 2,500 miles from the nearest city. Easter Island is very small and in four days we traveled all over the beautiful island. The first day we took a bus tour and really learned a lot of the history. As you can see in some of the pictures it was raining most of the day. We enjoyed the day anyway and didn't mind standing in the rain to take pictures. Rano Raraku is a volcanic crater and was the quarry were the moais (statues) were built.
Ahu Tongariki is the largest ahu (platform) on the island. It holds 15 moais.
The rain stopped right before we went to Anakena Beach. The sand was pink!
Here is a completed moai with a pukao (topknot) and eyes (these are replicas).
We stayed in a guest house where "Michigan" lives. He is the smartest dog I have ever met. He went hiking with us for six hours. He scared off stray dogs and made sure we didn't get lost.
Day three, we rented a quad. It rained off and on all day which made for a wet and muddy ride...it was a blast! We were able to see some new sights as well as traveling back to the spots we saw in the rain on the first day.
Here I am laying on our bed and taking a photo of the ocean. With windows open, we slept to the breeze and sound of the ocean. However, we did wake up a few times to the sound of stray dogs fighting. Needless to say, we stayed at a perfect place. It was a guest house owned by Sharon from Canada.
Thanks Sharon for a great time!
Today, Dave and I enjoyed a beautiful hike through McKittrick Canyon in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The trail was 6.8 miles round trip and the weather was PERFECT!
Along the trail we stopped to see a cabin built in the 1930s. 
A mule deer is the only animal we saw while hiking, but driving to the park we saw a coyote and roadrunner.
We enjoyed a picnic lunch before turning back down the trail.
As you can see, the fall leaves were GORGEOUS!!
Within the first twenty minutes of our hike, I saw a LONG black-tailed rattlesnake crossing the trail. I was walking in front and stayed calm long enough to move behind Dave. I actually stayed pretty calm until I heard the rattle. Dave, of course, wasn't scared and was able to get some great photos. We think it was a little longer than three feet and from zooming in on pictures we counted eleven rattles.
Beautiful sites along the hike
We made it!!! 8,750 feet
The views along the trail and at the top were absolutely beautiful. I recommend that all Texans hike this rewarding trail!
Living room - My favorite part of the house is this large window and glass doors. Great lighting and I enjoy looking out to the yard. I also like the fireplace. The paneling is coming down.
And the gun cabinet is coming out.
Guest bedroom
Formal living and formal dining in the back
We were amazed that all the original appliances work after 30 years
Hopefully, I will keep you updated on the changes we make. Also, I hope to post pictures from Spain soon. We took 2,000 pictures so it is taking me awhile to pick out my favorites.
