United StatesMissouriLathrop39°32’42” N 94°16’22” W May 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 82 °F
There is nothing special about Emporia. It is just a stopping point on our way to South Padre Island. We were going to stop at a candy shop in Smithville, MO, but one of my past scoutmasters, who IRead more
United StatesOklahomaKayBlackwell36°48’38” N 97°20’16” W May 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Woke up early and had a surprisingly awesome breakfast at IHOP. Now on the way to Plano to see my Niece, Mara, her husband Mike and their two kids, Max and Mila. After dinner we go on to Wacco, TX ourRead more
United StatesTexasBexar CountyFratt29°31’16” N 98°23’42” W
June 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Had a great night sleep. Breakfast at the hotel, then off again to our first real destination, South Padre Island. We are stopping for a late lunch at a totally gluten free restaurant called theRead more
United StatesTexasCameron CountySouth Padre Island26°6’5” N 97°10’8” W
June 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
This morning we went to a place called the Grapevine. Never had a shrimp omlette before. It was good. Went shopping for a SPI hoddie. Haven't quite decided yet. Had an ice cream then went for a walkRead more
United StatesTexasCameron CountySouth Padre Island26°6’5” N 97°10’8” W
June 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
What an unbelievable day! Started out with breakfast at the Grapevine again. After a quick stop to purchase a couple of chairs, we jumped into the most amazing pool. The hot tubs were embedded in sideRead more
United StatesTexasBexar CountyAlamo Heights29°28’48” N 98°27’49” W
June 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 82 °F
Today was a driving day. Had breakfast at the hotel, packed and left. The traffic off the island was terrible and caused a long delay. Then another delay as we had to tell customs officers we were USRead more
United StatesTexasBexar CountyWest FortAlamo Stadium29°27’56” N 98°28’41” W
June 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 79 °F
Got up early, ate breakfast at the hotel, and walked to the river walk. Started out with a boat tour of the river walk. After the boat tour, we started on foot, looked at a few shops, and thenRead more
United StatesArizonaMaricopa CountyNormal Junction33°24’26” N 111°55’35” W
June 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 88 °F
Today is our 36th anniversary. The drive to Tempe involved a bunch of cacti, sand and hills. We made it to tempe at about 2:30pm with the time change. Our home at the Embassy Suites for the next 5Read more
United StatesArizonaCity of Tempe33°23’3” N 111°55’41” W
June 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 95 °F
My dad's first cousin lives in Scottsdale and I have never met him or his wife. Huge loss! We pretty much spent the most wonderful day ever with them
We drove to their beautiful home and after anRead more
United StatesArizonaMaricopa CountyCamelot Luxury Homes33°21’53” N 111°55’36” W
June 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
Friday and Saturday could just go away as far as I am concerned. Jill was busy with her convention and I attempted to keep busy watching TV, etc. I had an appt to get our oil changed and I explored aRead more
