Balmorhea State Park
18 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 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 birdsLeggi altro
Fort Davis, United States
19 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
A beautiful drive to Fort Davis National Historic Site.
http://www.nps.gov/foda/index.htm
Treated ourselves to ice cream at Herbert's Caboose.
San Solomon Springs
19 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
A relaxing swim in the Springs... crystal clear water. A gorgeous sunset. Another great day.
http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/balmorhea
Kerrville, United States
20 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌙 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,Leggi altro
Fredericksburg, United States
21 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 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 immigrantsLeggi altro
Detour
24 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Decided to head to the service center in Alvarado before rather than after we hit the gulf coast.
Arlington, United States
25 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Fort Worth, United States
26 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Biked along the beautiful Trinity River Trail in Fort Worth.
Mansfield, United States
27 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
We had a delicious brunch, compliments of Steve, at Our Place restaurant. It was great visiting with our Texas family!
Grand Prairie, United States
27 febbraio 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 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.
On the Road
1 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 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 workLeggi altro
ALLIGATORS
2 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Took a long bike ride through the park and saw a twelve foot alligator along the path as well as many smaller ones in and out of the water. Also saw turtles and all kinds of birds. Toured the NatureLeggi altro
West Columbia, United States
2 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Toured the Varner Hogg Plantation. Very interesting. Beautiful grounds and well curated. All the buildings, including the bricks, were made by slaves. Didn't think we'd see gators or plantations untilLeggi altro
Lake Jackson Texas
3 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 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 withLeggi altro
Richmond, United States
4 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Today we visited George Ranch Historical Park. We toured four homes and a share croppers farm as well as a blacksmith shop, barns etc. All of the tour staff were in period clothing and entertaining asLeggi altro
Farewell Brazos Bend State Park
4 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌙 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 wildlifeLeggi altro
The Gulf of Mexico
5 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Here at Galveston Island State Park. Sunny and warm. Beach front site. Who could ask for more!?
Galveston, United States
6 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 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'sLeggi altro
Houston, United States
7 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 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 ShuttleLeggi altro
So Long Galveston
9 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 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 weLeggi altro
A Stormy Day⚡☔
10 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 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 isLeggi altro
New Iberia, United States
11 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 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 TeschLeggi altro
Avery Island, United States
12 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 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 CompanyLeggi altro
Cruising to the Big Easy
13 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 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,Leggi altro
New Orleans, United States
14 marzo 2016, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 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 andLeggi altro