El Cosmico -Marfa, Texas

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Today was my “do nothing” day. I did pretty well with that in the morning, but by afternoon I was itching to see something new. It’s addicting, feeding your eyes and soul with intriguing new sites.

I visited the Marfa store which was open today and bought a bracelet and tee. I need to avoid stores 🙂

I decided to go check out the El Cosmico campgrounds. It’s right outside of the downtown area, so not too far of a drive. I purchased a mineral water at their check-in store and then sat in their outdoor patio area to journal a bit and observe.

I realized I was a bit apprehensive about walking around without having a reservation. As if I were trespassing. I was wondering where that fear comes from? I mean what’s the worst that can happen? They ask me to leave? Where does this need to conform and comply come from? Years of being told as children what is right and wrong?

We live in a beautiful country -world that we belong to. Are naturally part of. Why as humans are we so preoccupied by owning/having territory to call ours/demand rights to things/ to have ownership and control. Consumerism. I digress.

The entryway.
I parked and walked right up to this building just checking it out. Wasn’t even sure if it was open or if I could go inside, but in my Marfa fashion, I just gave the handle a try and ended up in a cute little shop and check in lounge.
I bought a topo chico and sat in the shade for awhile just watching who was going in and out.

When I was at the Marfa store earlier two guys came in as I was checking out. Further up the road, I saw them drive by me when I was taking a photo of a sculpture, so I waved. Then as I was sitting outside here, they drove up and I asked them if they were following me? They were cute, tattooed, and from LA.

I decided to walk around and pretend I belong. There were professional photoshoots going on and I am sure many of their campers are continually featured on Instagram and in ad campaigns. I don’t think anyone working or staying there really cared who was there. The coolness of a community like this, is that they are all there to have fun, enjoy life and experience something new. I need to remember to get out of my head and quiet my monkeybrain.

This was one type of rental tent. It basically just has a bed inside. They have outdoor showers which is pretty cool but I bet a bit challenging in the winter or chilly mornings.
I loved these teepees! I want to be there with a lover one day.
The yurts had really intricately painted doors in various colors. Very cute. When I looked up pricing it was about 95$ a night.
Felt like a hippie commune.
The colors make it so much more interesting that the prefab trailers.
I’m sure it gets a little hot inside during the afternoons but they had tons of shaded outdoor seating areas.
Check out the modern one! Its a work of art among the antiques.
Sculpture, because it should be here.
They even had a stage which was a cool thought for summer nights. Also hammocks hanging in many of the trees.
Arial view. Interesting that it also has a Tesla charging station.
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I'm just your average gal figuring out her way through the second half of life that decided to follow a calling to Thailand. Now back in the USA due to covid, seeking nature for further direction.

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