amarillo by morning

I tossed and turned all night for like 3 nights

Trying to map out the logistics 

Between Dallas (my home)

And Taos. 

Ruminating like that for me 

is largely a sign that something 

critical is being ignored. 

I don’t want to get to the campsite late, 

I certainly don’t want to try 

and find it in the dark. 

I don’t want to leave at 4 am. 

Especially after packing the night before. 

Especially if I have to work that day. 

That’s just silly. 

Twice I drove from Dallas to Tucson

In one day. 1000 miles. 

16 hours. I was shotthe next day. 

So I found a crash pad Air BnB 

For $30 in Amarillo. 

Just a place to bust that 12 hour trip up. 

Now I can get to Taos and get some groceries 

And campfire stuff. 

And checknin early enough 

To o some hiking and exploring   

There are 3 driving segments on this trip

Where the time has to be precise. 

Now there are only 2! 

Last chance for Texas BBQ! 

Not sure if I’m frugal or just poor. 

I got these for $10 

plus shipping on eBay. 

Somethings are better to buy locally. 

Ok. I feel better now. 

Must be the answer 

I was looking for!