Van Horn, TX

Next stop on this road trip - Van Horn, TX. 

Home of Chuy's Mexican Restaurant and the John Madden Haul (sic) of Fame, El Capitan Historic Hotel, and Blue Origin Launch Site

John Madden with the original Mr. and Mrs. Chuy
John would not fly. His MaddenCruiser liked
to stop for lunch here. The food was very good. 

The place next door to Chuy's has an interesting
yard decor. 

Can you read that sign?
 Beware of...well, just beware.

Van Horn is surrounded by mountain ranges.

Mural in town. It's a love - hate relationship.

Mr. Chuy's headstone. The cemetery is all rocks.
Water is a scarce resource here. 

The 3 hotel designed by architect Henry C Trost.

Taken from the roof of the hotel.

El Capitan is a beautifully restored hotel. We
had an excellent meal, including a first rate
vodka martini, and slept better than we have
in years. 

Hotel Lobby. 

Hotel courtyard. Really pretty at night. 

Blue Origin Launch Site

Sam wants to go into space. Make your donations now. 

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