Brazos Bend State Park (Pop. Campers)

Last evening, we decided to head to a campground for a few days. On Wednesday, we’ll be in Houston to meet Jeremy, Shivy, Joshua, and Abby (our son and his family). Unfortunately, Josiah will be traveling to Ecuador for about a week and couldn’t join us on this trip. On Friday, we’ll attend the Coffee Expo 2025 in Houston—a coffee lover’s annual extravaganza and an event I always eagerly anticipate. With that in mind, we decided to find a campground to relax for a day or two before the big event. However, now that we’re here, I’ve been looking at the map and noticed that Galveston is only about an hour away. We could take a day trip there! It reminds me of Glen Campbell’s song:

Galveston, oh Galveston
I wonder if she could forget me
I'd go home if they would let me
Put down this gun
And go to Galveston

The song was written in response to the Vietnam War, expressing a desire to set aside conflict and escape to Galveston. It doesn’t quite apply to us, but still, the sentiment is there.

We’ve decided to leave the final decision until morning. After all, procrastination gives you something to look forward to. Of course, the decision won’t be made until we have had a good cup of coffee.

Today was Easter, and we decided to find a church and at least be Easter attendees. We chose a church on the southern side of Austin—a fairly liturgical congregation—and had a meaningful service.

We decided to be traditional and stop at a coffee house on the way to the church service.

After church, we stopped by Walmart to pick up supplies for the next few days before heading to the campground. Dana was slightly nervous because the promo for the state park featured an alligator on its website. She’s quite relieved we aren’t sleeping in a tent.

Aside from the activities mentioned, most of our day was spent traveling from point A to point B. Now, we face the decision of whether to stay put or do some more sightseeing.

How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world. William ShakespeareLæs mere