Martin Dies
29 nov.–1 déc. 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Woke up to a foggy morning but got in a walk in the woods. Lake was a bit eery. It warmed up nicely so spent an hour paddling a portion of the lake. Great way to relax
Martin Dies State park
29 novembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Red Cross let me do a training in Conroe and the I have on Saturday in Newton, Tx and one Sunday in Jasper, Tx. So I decided to spend up in Martin Dies. Today's training went really well and arrivedEn savoir plus
Martin Dies State Park
30 novembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
A bit grey this morning but no tornado warning. So decided to go for a hike. It is awesome coming back to a great cup of coffee
Day 3
1 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Woke up to a foggy morning but stable to get a walk in the woods. Lake was a bit eerie.by noon it was warm and off on an hour paddle. Did not see another boat the whole time. So quiet and relax.
Last day in Martin Dies
4 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
Sunday I was only able to do a hike in the woods. I helped with a class for Red Cross for 34 potential new volunteers. It was from 3pm to 6 so missed prime kayak oning time.
Today I got in the walkEn savoir plus
Longhorn Cellars Winery
5 décembre 2023, États Unis
Made it to Fredericksburg, staying at a Harvest host which means parking in their lot and enjoying their wines.
They even have a very friendly donkey and several longhorns
Messina Hof Hill country
6 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Started the day slowly at Longhorn Cellars. Beautiful morning and even was able to use the solar to charge up the battery. At 11 am picked up my wines at Safari winery, then over to Altstadt BreweryEn savoir plus
Oakwood RV
7 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Had to kill some time this morning before could park trailer at Oakwood. So went wine tasting.Inventive winery, then set up trailer and had lunch. Next was Arch Ray Winery and Heritage Winery.
I amEn savoir plus
Wine passport
8 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Another beautiful day. Wine tasting was fun and even got some laughs. Thought about the "bottle opener" on display but decided that would be a bit messy.
The least splashy of the wineries wasEn savoir plus
Saturday
9 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Brian and Michelle joined me for lunch at Altstadt Brewery and the we drove into town. Did a sparkling wine tasting at Heath wines, some shopping.
I had the surprise of literally bumping into one ofEn savoir plus
Last trip of the year
21 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 57 °F
I am on my way to Indio CA to meet Kim and family. We have rented a house with a heated pool. Plus close to Joshua Tree national park. Hope to do some exploring.
Today I met Brian in San Antonio forEn savoir plus
Almost there
22 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Made it to Phoenix safely. Desert people do not know how to drive in the rain!!! Last 200miles were stop and go. Hopefully it will all pass thru tonight
My happy place
23 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
I wish I could share with you all the wonderful smell of the desert after a rain.
Will be in Indio in a couple of hours.
Airbnb
23 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Just arrived, unpacked and will head to the grocery store. Kim and gang on the way.
Pool warm and ready. Had a bit of a storm on Thursday night so drying out the cushions. But everything is reallyEn savoir plus
Living Desert Museum
24 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We met some friends from Kingwood at the Living Desert Museum. The Bahrs family flew in from Texas. It was fun walking around searching for critters and chatting.
then home for a quick dinner and anEn savoir plus
Christmas morning
25 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Boys were great waiting for all of us, and coffee in our cups . Special cookie breakfast eaten.
Gifts are open, reindeer poop exploded and crazy hover balls charging. Great afternoon of bike riding,En savoir plus
Mount San Jacinto State Park
26 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Took the tram up to top. Really cool, floor spins while in motion. Kim and family off on hike. But it was icy so I opted for a walk down and up the cleared path. Now chilling out in the bar ofEn savoir plus
Magic lights
27 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Did a drive thru Christmas lights presentation with the boys .. set up on the Polo Grounds
Walk around area also but Alja asleep so I stayed with her.
Joshua Tree national Park
28 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Up and out early to do some hiking in Joshua Tree. Beautiful day and great kids.
Time this evening for packing and preventing. Plus the last time to play in the pool. We all head home tomorrow.
On the way back home
29 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 45 °F
Kim and family headed west and i headed east
Kerrville Texas
30 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 57 °F
Made it. Tomorrow will stop by Michelle's for coffee .She lives in Helotes. Then back to Kingwood.
Back in Kingwood
31 décembre 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Had breakfast with Brian and Michelle then stopped at H Mart in Houston for seaweed salad by the pound and sesame dumpling. Next was Aldis for Rose Parade snacks. Now home to unpack










































































