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A religious destination
So, this cross.
It’s six miles south of the town of Ballinger, Texas, and from a certain vantage point in town it appears to hover above the county courthouse. I am not sure what message that sends, but there it is.
On maps, the cross shows up with the notation “religious destination.” And this article about it lists the names of the people who paid for its construction, but never mentions why. I guess we can each fill in that part of the story.
near Ballinger, Texas
photographed 2.24.2018
Midway (gone away), 2
This was a treat – I got to walk right in to the abandoned drive-in and make as many photos as I wanted.
Midway Drive-In
Sweetwater, Texas
photographed 2.23.2018
Midway (gone away), 1
A foggy day, an abandoned drive-in theater: how could it get any better? Well, having a camera would make it better. How fortunate that I did have one on hand…
Midway Drive-In
Sweetwater, Texas
photographed 2.23.2018
Reclaim
Well, sure, the sign SAYS “reclaim” but my feeling is that the place may be past that option.
The Baker Hotel (vacant)
Colorado City, Texas
photographed 2.23.2018
Illuminations
Remember yesterday, when I posted my first-ever photo of Moriarty, New Mexico?
Here’s what I saw in the (gigantic) parking lot of a fireworks stand. See how those flags and banners are held by the wind? And see the puddles in the parking lot? That, plus the fact that I had an absolutely inappropriate coat will explain why I didn’t stay very long in Moriarty. But at least I got off the highway, finally, and looked around.
Moriarty, New Mexico
photographed 2.15.2018
