Day 1 complete!

We left Baton Rouge on the 25 at around 8:30am and headed straight for Roswell. Our goal was to make it across Texas and all the way to Roswell, NM. The drive was long and straight and uneventful. We only stopped to fill up our gas tank.

 As we drove through Sweetwater, TX we got to see many massive wind turbines that generate clean energy. It was encouraging to see a state with a long history of being an "oil state," make an effort to access cleaner energy. The discouraging part of the drive was on the opposite side of the highway. Dozens of oil drills littered the beautiful landscape. Having an alternative clean energy source ready and available does nothing to sway land owners from drilling for oil. I'm no master of wisdom, but I know that oil consumption at this point is unnecessary because of all the alternative options we have. Are more wind turbines the answer? Heck I don't know.

We got to see beautiful COOOOOOOOOOOWWWSSSS! These sweet creatures were everywhere in Texas. They ran away from us when we got close because they are beef cattle, hanging around, waiting to be eaten. All they know is that when a human shows up, cows disappear and never come back. It was so wonderful to get this close to these sweet babies. Look at that face, how could you eat that face. Not eating beef is actually one of the best things you can do for the environment, watch a documentary called conspiracy if you'd like a quick primer on why.

To end on a happy note, this must be one of the greatest road tripping songs of all time! My little sister Catherine knows what's up with music! This is her favorite song. Much love to all those we left behind. Super excited to share the rest of our trip with all you beautiful people. 

We traveled 922 miles today. 

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