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Winter 2016

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  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Balmorhea State Park

    February 18, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

    We had a close encounter of the 1st kind our last night at Brantley Lake State Park.
    Traveled southeast into the Big Bend Country of Texas. Arrived at Balmorhea Thursday afternoon. Views of birds outside our window and waterfowl taking advantage of San Solomon Springs.Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Kerrville, United States

    February 20, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F

    Traveled Interstate 10 into Texas Hill Country. Nice to see trees and green again.
    We're staying at Buckhorn Lake Resort visiting our good friends, Dee and Phil and their two pooches Jack and Andy, who we met while camp hosting at Nehalem Bay State Park two years ago.
    Delicious green chili burritos prepared by D & P then glow in the dark Bocce ball till midnight with
    D & P and new friends Kathy and Steve. Needless to say a fun time was had by all!    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Fredericksburg, United States

    February 21, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    Went to Fredericksburg and spent a wonderful day shopping, dining and visiting the grounds of the National Museum of the Pacific War.
    Fredericksburg is a town that was settled by German immigrants and is also the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. Had a great German meal at the Silver Creek Beer Garden and Grill and beers at Fredericksburg Brewing.Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Detour

    February 24, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F

    Decided to head to the service center in Alvarado before rather than after we hit the gulf coast.

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Arlington, United States

    February 25, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    Visited Auntie Toku and my cousin Marie and her husband Robert. Marie and Robert were hard at work painting the interior of their beautiful new home.

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Grand Prairie, United States

    February 27, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

    Checked out Loyd Park for campsites when we swing back here in April. Then on to Cedar Hill State Park where we did a walking tour of Penn Farm Agricultural Center.

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    On the Road

    March 1, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F

    Heading South from Alvarado. Not a bad detour as we got in some "early" visiting with our family in Texas and got needed service done on the motorhome. We also met some nice folks who were having work done on their coach as well. Jackie and Gean gave us some great tips on trip routes and points of interest as we make our way southeast. An uneventful drive through small Texas towns, interstates hwys and toll roads.
    Arrived at Brazos Bend State Park, which has to be the most beautiful state park we've camped in. Took a bike ride and saw our first alligator!    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Lake Jackson Texas

    March 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    Cruised southeast to visit the Sea Center Texas marine aquarium and fish hatchery. The red drum fish and flounder hatchery was most interesting. So different than what we do in the northwest with salmon, steelhead and trout.
    http://tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/visitorcenters/sea…

    We also toured the Lake Jackson Historical Museum which had exhibits ranging from prehistory of the region through modern times.
    http://www.lakejacksonmuseum.org/index.php?page…

    Finally had us some Texas barbecue at Hoghenheiferz BBQ. Food was delicious, especially the Philly brisket cheese steak and the owners were beyond welcoming.    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Farewell Brazos Bend State Park

    March 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 59 °F

    After four wonderful days at Brazos we can honestly say this is the nicest state park we've camped in. It is well maintained with huge sites, miles of biking/hiking trails and tons of wildlife (especially considering that the park was flooded last spring). Only thing missing was 50amp electric and full sewer hookup at our site.Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Galveston, United States

    March 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F

    We had a wonderful day exploring Galveston. Started off at the Farmers Market where we purchased salsa and vegetables. Had a bite to eat at Yagas then did a walking tour of the Strand, Galveston's historic district. Lot's of shops, restaurants and very cool architecture. Bought a dark chocolate pecan sand dollar at La Kings Confectionary. We took a very interesting tour of the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
    http://www.oceanstaroec.com/
    then ended our day with a long bike ride along the seawall.    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Houston, United States

    March 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F

    We spent an amazing four hours visiting Space Center Houston /NASA Johnson Space Center. We took a tram tour of the astronaut training facilities, saw a Saturn V rocket and the Space Shuttle Independence, viewed wonderfully produced movies on the history of space travel and what the future holds and viewed hundreds of exhibits. A very educational day to say the least!

    http://spacecenter.org/attractions/    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    So Long Galveston

    March 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    Yesterday evening the "big storm" started to hit Galveston...fog, wind, rain, thunder and lightening. Spent time looking up area weather reports, flood warnings and routes into Louisiana. Today we thought about riding out the storm in Galveston but after checking with the park and the Louisiana State Police decided to push through to Palmetto Island State Park. Glad we did, though Randy said he felt like he wrestled a steer driving the coach through rain, fog and WIND for 4.5 hrs.
    We crossed a beautiful bridge in Baytown, drove through some historic towns in Louisiana and saw some rice paddie/crayfish farms (note the traps in the second to the last photo)
    http://thriveswla.com/places-faces/crawfish-far…
    Beautiful big campsites at Palmetto Island, it was worth the journey.
    http://www.crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-park…    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    A Stormy Day⚡☔

    March 10, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 70 °F

    The storm arrived at Palmetto this morning bringing high winds, torrential rain, thunder and lightening. It was a good day to catch up on laundry, especially since the park has a laundry room which is FREE to park guests!
    Weather finally broke this afternoon so we took a bike ride around the park. We spotted an alligator near the canoe launch as well as javalinas (to fast to photograph) in the woods. A cardinal made himself at home on our sideview mirror and an armadillo walked in front of the coach!    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    New Iberia, United States

    March 11, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 66 °F

    Had a near sleepless night of heavy rain, lightening and thunder. 😵

    We spent the afternoon in New Iberia where we toured Shadows on the Tesch
    http://www.shadowsontheteche.org/
    and The Bayou Tesch Museum
    http://bayoutechemuseum.org/
    Took a walk down Main Street then headed to
    Duffy's Diner where we had some of the best made to order fried chicken ever and some tasty shrimp stew.
    We ended our day at the Konriko Company Store where we stocked up on Cajun seasonings and rice. http://www.conradricemill.com/

    Another great day learning about this area's history, appreciating its architecture and eating delicious food.    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Avery Island, United States

    March 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 66 °F

    To Avery Island to educate ourselves in all things Tabasco. We toured the museum and processing facilities. Bought and sampled Tabasco products, many not usually found in the northwest, at the Company Store and had a sampler plate of sausage and chicken gumbo, crayfish etouffee and red beans with sausage... all very tasty!
    http://www.tabasco.com/avery-island/visitor-inf…
    Stopped by the Rip Van Winkle Gardens on the way home.    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Cruising to the Big Easy

    March 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    After five days of rain and 95% humidity..... SUNSHINE! We bid Palmetto Island goodbye and had a beautiful drive to New Orleans traveling over bayous via many raised highways, surrounded by water, live oaks, cypress and palmettos.
    Arrived at Jude Travel Park, five miles from the French Quarter. A modest but clean Park bursting with southern hospitality.    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    New Orleans, United States

    March 14, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

    Had a mufuletta at Central Grocery for brunch and an All That Jazz po-boy at Verte Marte for lunch. Enjoyed the jazz at Musical Legends Park.
    Went inside St Louis Cathedral. Listened to music and looked at art in Jackson Square. Shopped at the French Market. Walked and walked and walked.
    http://www.neworleanscvb.com/visit/neighborhood…
    We spent an amazing day exploring the French Quarter. How can I describe it... Crowded, beautiful, old, restored, decaying, historic, fragrant, delicious, fascinating......    Read more

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