On the road again

Yesterday we made the drive from Dallas, TX to Albuquerque, NM. It was a long day on the road but it was so new (to me) and interesting to drive through the Great Plains. For a majority of our trip there was nothing around for miles and miles (and miles and miles) - a far cry from home. Here are a few snapshots from our trip : 

Artwork from our hotel in Dallas 

A chandelier made of Mason Jars from a pecan themed rest stop in Texas  (so basically heaven)

Ironically just as we drove into New Mexico we hit a huge storm - it was like driving through a wall of rain.   Everyone we have talked to here in Albuquerque says they've been hoping/praying for rain for months - I HOPE THEY'RE HAPPY. 

A shot from the courtyard of our hotel here in Albuquerque. We are staying at the Parq Central, it is absolutely beautiful however … if you know me you know I am a complete scared-y cat when it comes to all things, well it turns out our hotel has a past; This property was once a hospital in the 1920's  (when I was told this I already cringed)  but don't worry then in the 1970's it was converted into an insane asylum ! Needless to say I slept with the TV and lights on.  Also needless to say Matt has had a lot of fun with this. I am an avid researcher of hotels/restaurants ahead of time so I don't know how I missed this ! They certainly aren't hiding it the hotel decor is even kind of themed after its history, the bar on the roof is called the 'Apothecary Lounge' ! The room, accommodations, decor, hot tub and rooftop lounge are all so beautiful and clean here though there wouldn't be a reason to be scared at all 

Even the soap has been giving me the creeps ! 

Quiche, fresh fruit and pastries for breakfast this morning.
Who knew my favorite meal yet would come from the haunted place?

After this post we are taking off to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. I am so excited.

Thanks for reading !