(Lov) // MARFA, TX (El Cosmico and El Sol)

Our second day in Marfa was spent mostly at El Cosmico.  I prefered to call it "high end camping" while Brendan like to refer to it as "low end hoteling".  Either way, it's a pretty great place to stay...but maybe not in August. 

We chose the "safari tent" which was perfect except for not having any air conditioning or fan.  During the day it gets brutally hot and it's really all about laying low and trying to escape the sun. 

There are super cute trailers scattered throughout the camp with most having a private shower or bath on the front porch. I never did peek my head inside, but was aware they also had no AC.  I can't imagine staying in one unless during winter or fall... talk about hot! 

This is one of two GIANT teepees which were both occupied the entire time during our stay.  Besides having two twin beds, I think this would be a marvelous choice the next time we come for a visit... Lydia would have such a blast running around this fun, adventurous space. 

By mid day the sun is just inescapable.   

   

Thankfully the main building (photo 1) has a common are with Wi-Fi,  a gift shop, records and a record player, great coffee table books to read, and over priced refreshments if you are desperate.

Brendan and I played "sweet checkers", messed around on our phones, and learned how to play gin thanks to a lovely employee who taught us the basics.

This is what he preferred to do (hammock time).....for hours.  

This is what I preferred to do (take pictures) ... for hours. 

And then we were off to McDonald Observatory which is home to one of the world's largest optical telescopes!

A trip to the Dollar General to get a fan made coming back home to the tent much more bearable. 

And a bottle of Champagne brought from home made it down right lovely.  

More to come...

(Lov)e,

-k.