Freezing in the mountains!

It is so cold, the dew on the windshield has frozen into snowflakes! I had no idea it gets this cold here and I have not done the things I should in order to protect the water tanks, especially the hot water heater.

Grrrr - I don't remember exactly what it is I was supposed to do - Shazam explained it to me but I was thinking, hey, I'm heading to the warmth and sunshine of Mexico - I won't need to drain anything.

Fortunately, I did remember to turn down the veggie oil and run the diesel before we stopped last night so at least I don't have to worry about that.

I want to go for a run but my hands freeze when I step outside. That's how cold it is!

We make coffee, clean up a little, and then I go for a walk around the park. The park ranger (I guess that's who he is) tells me the park is many mil hectareas big and there are deer and other animals that I don't recognize.

I ask if there are bears and he scoffs no, of course not.

As I walk, I see several cabins and signs that this is a protected area, for the people and the earth - and we should take care of it. I do not see any animals - they're too smart to be out in this cold!

I return, warm up the truck, and continue our journey to Durango on the free road!