When Barry began planning our big trip, Abby sent us a couple of books for Christmas to possibly aid us in what to see. The Ultimate Guide to the Roswell UFO Crash, by Noe Torres was intriguing. Barry really enjoyed reading about Roswell of 1947. Back then Roswell was hardly on the map. Those living in the area pretty much all had military jobs or were small ranchers. It certainly was NOT the tourist alien-seeking place it is today. We found the museum to be 100% intriguing and eye opening. The additional Roswell attractions were pretty lame tourist attractions.
We began our day at the UFO Museum. This is a MUST. It is only $3 for seniors and military. There is so much documentation and documentation of cover-up. I had no idea.
Beginning:
When cowboy W.W. “Mack” Brazel and foreman of the Foster Ranch near Corona, 75 miles (120 km) north of Roswell, rode out to check on his sheep the morning after a particularly violent thunderstorm in early July 1947, he and his young neighbor Dee Proctor found a wide swath of strange debris spread across the prairie. Brazel collected several pieces of wood, metal, and foil that he later showed the parents of his young friend. They urged him to report his find to the authorities. And that’s when the hush-hush, and burying of information started. But it wasn’t just about the flying saucer aircraft. There were bodies!
Brazel called KGFL and spoke with radio announcer Frank Joyce. He told her about the strange metallic debris that would not tear and would spring back when he tried to crumple it. He mentioned the foul-smelling bodies that he had discovered. Brazel referred to them as “little people: and told Joyce, “They’re not monkeys, and they’re not human!”
It wasn’t long before via a military escort back to KGFL, Brazel had to change his story that the debris was from a weather balloon.
Tribute to Mac Brazel as you enter the UFO Museum
The museum was FULL of signed affidavits, and reports. This is only a couple.
Other documented UFO sitings and interactions:
Some art – mostly from area art students!
We had our first small-scale virtual reality experience at Spaceport Roswell. We had two programs to select from. Either “1947”, a 20 minute experience of the Roswell event from the perspective of the aliens, or “Apollo 11”, a 25-minute experience of the moon landing. The 3d-goggles were much heavier than I expected. First off, know that this experience does NOT compare to something by Disney. So, if you go, lower your expectations as such. 1947 would have been OK if it had not ended so abruptly. We expected more – more insight from the alien perspective – feelings? thoughts? frustration? concern? etc. Overall, we felt it was a bit expensive for the experience.
The Roswell Elks RV parking area with 50amp and water. We were the only RV here! SO nice and quiet. Almost like we were boondocking.
Enjoying our new-found friends. See you soon!
