Where the Heart is

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Dag 40
dinsdag 6 december 2016 om 14:58
☀️ 70 °F
Hoogte: 23 ft
Verenigde Staten Galveston Island 29.222561, -94.90496129°13’21” N 94°54’18” W
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Driving into town
6 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Yesterday on the way to lunch. Surf was pretty choppy. We even saw some surfers. I hope they were wearing wetsuits.
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What was the sad look for? Didn't get to go to the amusement park?
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Reiziger He wanted to see the Iron Shark.
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Dag 40
dinsdag 6 december 2016 om 15:02
☀️ 70 °F
Hoogte: 23 ft
Verenigde Staten Holy Rosary Church 29.293101, -94.80013629°17’35” N 94°48’0” W
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Downtown Galveston
6 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
The houses in downtown were colorful and reminiscent of New Orleans. We loved driving around there.
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Annanaomi Sams I think I have a photo of me and my mom standing on the front steps. Bishop' Palace? We took a tour. 1999 or 2000.
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Dag 40
dinsdag 6 december 2016 om 15:08
☀️ 70 °F
Hoogte: 43 ft
Verenigde Staten Port of Galveston 29.306339, -94.81763929°18’23” N 94°49’4” W
Oil rigs galore
6 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Driving over the causeway into town yesterday we opened the window for a photo. Ahh ... I'd recognize that smell anywhere. Raw crude oil. Since my dad and his dad made their livings in the oil industry, it doesn't really smell bad to me. It smells like industry, and prosperity.

Downtown, all along the bay, there were enormous oil rigs waiting to cast out to sea. A working town. With real people, even in the midst of all the tourists.Meer informatie
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Dag 40
dinsdag 6 december 2016 om 15:11
☀️ 70 °F
Hoogte: 10 ft
Verenigde Staten Menard Park 29.289822, -94.7893329°17’23” N 94°47’22” W
Lunch
6 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Finally a beautiful, sunny day. A date with the washing machines left us starving so we headed into town to scratch Heather's itch for a shrimp basket.

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Dag 40
dinsdag 6 december 2016 om 15:17
☀️ 70 °F
Hoogte: 23 ft
Verenigde Staten Maggies Cove 29.162445, -95.01012829°9’45” N 95°0’36” W
Exploring southward
6 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
The scenery south of our campground was gorgeous in the sun.

We tried driving out to some dunes but gave up as the post-torrent lakes were scaresome and our 4-wheel drive untested.
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Dag 40
dinsdag 6 december 2016 om 16:21
☀️ 68 °F
Hoogte: 20 ft
Verenigde Staten Jamaica Beach 29.178942, -94.98103329°10’44” N 94°58’52” W
Exploring the campground
6 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
It's not JUST a campground. It's an RV RESORT! We decided to explore on our way to get ice.

We enjoyed the 30 foot hot tub last night when it was raining cats and dogs, but couldn't really see much through the steam. Nice, huh? I especially liked the pirate climbing the rigging overhead.

Wish we could have enjoyed the pool, though lounging beside it still works. But I REALLY wanted to belly up to the tiki bar with the underwater seats. Gordon thinks we need to shimmy on down to Key West as they are SURE to have swimming pool bars.

Then there were the pirates. And the sharks. We might need to stay another day!Meer informatie
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Dag 41
woensdag 7 december 2016 om 16:19
☁️ 61 °F
Hoogte: 20 ft
Verenigde Staten Jamaica Beach 29.178233, -94.97669229°10’42” N 94°58’36” W
Beach walk
7 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
We finally got around to walking across the street to the beach access. We had a grand old time watching the waves, the birds, the birds in the waves, and looking for shells we thought might be nice additions to our chili-pepper wreath.Meer informatie
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Bonnie BenedictLove the sound be smell of the surf.
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ReizigerAnd the birds were especially entertaining today.
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Dag 41
woensdag 7 december 2016 om 16:22
⛅ 61 °F
Hoogte: 20 ft
Verenigde Staten Adoue Park 29.305018, -94.78230929°18’18” N 94°46’56” W
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Lunch at the Sunflower Bakery and Cafe
7 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Well how much trouble can it BE to find shrimp and grits in Galveston?

Needless to say, we worked up quite an appetite on the beach (but then we work up an appetite doing laundry ... sometimes I wonder if we are part Hobbit). We had carefully researched the matter of shrimp and grits, and based on reviews and photos, determined that the BEST to be found would be at the Mosquito Cafe. Alas, we may never know. By the time we got there, they had stopped serving breakfast and they ONLY serve said dish at BREAKFAST.

Hmmph. So we walked down the street to the Sunflower Bakery and Cafe whose food had also interested us. No shrimp and grits, but they were still serving breakfast and guess what. They had pecan pancakes. And what could be more Texan than pecans? Was there a choice?

The walk was also a revelation of tropical flowers planted everywhere about, which warmed the cockles of the gardener's soul.Meer informatie
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Bonnie Benedict Mmmmmmmmmm!
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Reiziger It was quite a feast!
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Annanaomi SamsMiss the tropical flowers and foliage in that part of Texas. Lovely hibiscus!
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ReizigerYes. I want one!
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Dag 41
woensdag 7 december 2016 om 16:28
☁️ 61 °F
Hoogte: 20 ft
Verenigde Staten Jamaica Beach 29.178995, -94.98103329°10’44” N 94°58’52” W
More campsite shots
7 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
We truly love this campground, and have been congratulating ourselves on getting the best spot in the park. Just a few miscellaneous shots that have no other home.
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Dag 41
woensdag 7 december 2016 om 16:58
☁️ 61 °F
Hoogte: 20 ft
Verenigde Staten Jamaica Beach 29.178997, -94.98095729°10’44” N 94°58’51” W
The enhanced Christmas chili wreath
7 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
and a new decoration.

While at Home Depot today,Heather spied a small Xmas projector. It is perfect for our small trailer. That is Santa on our ceiling,along with the wreath on the table and the cowgirl boot stocking on the wall.Meer informatie
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Dag 42
donderdag 8 december 2016 om 08:10
☁️ 54 °F
Hoogte: 23 ft
Verenigde Staten Jamaica Beach 29.179045, -94.98101829°10’45” N 94°58’52” W
Time to leave
8 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We are not ready to test that no hurricanes after November 30 idea. It's gotten quite exciting around here and the wind is actually whistling.
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Bonnie BenedictPhhhhhhhh!
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ReizigerIndeed! We are fleeing for our very lives!
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Annanaomi SamsBut the trees are still completely upright!!!! Breezy.
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Dag 42
donderdag 8 december 2016 om 09:15
☁️ 50 °F
Hoogte: 30 ft
Verenigde Staten Nadeau 29.399296, -94.9513429°23’57” N 94°57’5” W
Refineries of Houston
8 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Just a taste. Now we know where the alien installations in all those movies were filmed. Wait. Those were just movies, right?
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Dag 42
donderdag 8 december 2016 om 19:33
⛅ 45 °F
Hoogte: 36 ft
Verenigde Staten Industrial Helicopters Inc. Airport 30.245736, -92.10928530°14’45” N 92°6’33” W
Lafayette, LA
8 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
We were planning on staying in Lafayette for two nights. Lafayette has dancing and a Whole Foods to entertain us. But our blood has become very thin from spending so much time in warm Arizona and it feels bitterly cold. So off to warmer climes tomorrow.Meer informatie
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"very thin"? If Louisiana is to cold, then,,, I don't know. Mercury or Venus?
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Bonnie BenedictIt's bitter cold here. Not sure where you're going to find warmer weather.
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Annanaomi SamsSnow here and 25 at 6:40 am. You mentioned Key West as a possible stop? It's 73 there right now.
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Dag 43
vrijdag 9 december 2016 om 21:20
🌙 45 °F
Hoogte: 43 ft
Verenigde Staten Jessie Owens Park 29.971569, -90.23416129°58’18” N 90°14’3” W
Crossing the mississippi
9 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 45 °F
And yes, that is a house crossing the bridge.
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Dag 43
vrijdag 9 december 2016 om 21:30
🌙 45 °F
Hoogte: 43 ft
Verenigde Staten Jessie Owens Park 29.971588, -90.23418129°58’18” N 90°14’3” W
Never a dull moment...
9 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 45 °F
Last time we were in New Orleans, the KOA was flooded by a storm that dropped 10 inches of rain. This time the KOA was flooded by a burst water main. We had to move our trailer at 8pm to avoid the rising flood. Heather said I needed to say that I almost ran her down while we were moving the trailer, but In my defense, it was dark and I was excited by the flooding.Meer informatie
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Dag 44
zaterdag 10 december 2016 om 08:55
☀️ 41 °F
Hoogte: Zeeniveau
Gulf of Mexico 30.101555, -90.13991530°6’6” N 90°8’24” W
Crossing Lake Ponchartraine
10 december 2016, Gulf of Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 41 °F
The longest bridge over continuous water in the world. 24 miles long. We're scared! It's like an amusement ride! With It's It's 1501 Sun City Blvd
Georgetown TX a LOT of police to check for speeders! It's like a video game! The average depth of water is only 12 feet but it's MUDDY. And CHOPPY! Perfect for hiding MONSTERS.Meer informatie
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Bonnie BenedictSounds like you're heading away from NOLA, but there's a nice drive that goes right by the lake. And there is, in a neighborhood relatively close, one of my friends (who is from NOLA's) fave places for poboys....Mr. Eds
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ReizigerDo I recall you had a great muffuletta there?
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Dag 44
zaterdag 10 december 2016 om 10:47
☀️ 45 °F
Hoogte: Zeeniveau
Verenigde Staten Henderson Point 30.304743, -89.27846530°18’17” N 89°16’42” W
Scenic drive on Mississippi's Gulf Coast
10 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F
Bonnie BenedictLooks like Biloxi !
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Annanaomi SamsDitto!
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Rosemary EngleWow! Gorgeous sun and sand. Couldn't be better.
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Dag 44
zaterdag 10 december 2016 om 11:30
☀️ 46 °F
Hoogte: 7 ft
Verenigde Staten Long Beach 30.350893, -89.13498730°21’3” N 89°8’6” W
Lunch near Gulfport
10 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
This lasted about 2 minutes til we retreated to the car due to a frigid breeze. Lunch was good. The view was great. The car was warm.
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Dag 44
zaterdag 10 december 2016 om 12:36
☀️ 50 °F
Hoogte: 23 ft
Verenigde Staten Crooked Bayou 30.438501, -88.57923930°26’19” N 88°34’45” W
Near Pascagoula MS
10 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
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Dag 44
zaterdag 10 december 2016 om 12:44
☀️ 50 °F
Hoogte: 36 ft
Verenigde Staten Reedy Branch 30.477251, -88.39319630°28’38” N 88°23’36” W
Alabama
10 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
After driving 5 days to get through Texas, it seems wierd to drive from one state into a fourth in one day.
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Dag 44
zaterdag 10 december 2016 om 17:26
🌙 46 °F
Hoogte: 23 ft
Verenigde Staten Santa Rosa Sound 30.4032, -86.85082230°24’12” N 86°51’3” W
Not yet ...
10 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 46 °F
We are a but disappointed in the Emerald Beach RV Park, despite the good sunset. We'll make a final push tomorrow to St Augustine which promises to be both interesting and warm.
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Bonnie BenedictDidn't care for St Augustine myself. Will be interested in what your opinion is.
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Dag 45
zondag 11 december 2016 om 11:32
⛅ 55 °F
Hoogte: 200 ft
Verenigde Staten Bridle Path Acres 30.49826, -84.2458330°29’54” N 84°14’45” W
Someone to watch over me ...
11 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Ted's Montana Grill outside of Tallahassee. Already it's MUCH warmer.
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Rosemary EngleOh my Florida.... Are you going to rest a bit there? You have been tearing through the south with nary a bit of respite. All great photos by the way - I am enjoying your journey very much.
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ReizigerDid you think we wouldn't make it? We were on a mission to find warmer weather. And we HAVE! We are happy. Sorry about your snow. And rain. And gloom. I am enjoying palm trees and hibiscus decorated for Christmas.
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Annanaomi SamsOhhh! Pics of decorated palms and hibiscus, please?
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ReizigerThe most lights were on non-palms, but they are fun anyway. See next post.
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zondag 11 december 2016 om 17:14
☁️ 70 °F
Hoogte: 43 ft
Verenigde Staten Fishers Island 29.858562, -81.28263129°51’31” N 81°16’57” W
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St Augustine KOA
11 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
It was a long drive, and it's on the pricey side, but it was worth it. About 80 miles ago the temperature got into the 70s. At dusk it's still 74. And ONE of us is wearing SANDALS WITHOUT socks.
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Annanaomi SamsI almost expected a sneak shot of Gordon w/o socks! Ha!
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Annanaomi Sams Your hair is getting "long"!
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ReizigerGosh, I've never seen it!
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Dag 46
maandag 12 december 2016 om 11:17
☁️ 72 °F
Hoogte: 36 ft
Verenigde Staten Bird Island 29.860392, -81.28076929°51’37” N 81°16’51” W
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Honest! We're changing the oil
12 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
This French bakery is right next door to the lube shop. And the car will be a half hour. And we're hungry (having done laundry including sheets which are big and require WRANGLING.)

Interesting fact. The bakery is also a 3 minute walk from the campground.Meer informatie
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Rosemary EngleWell, while I was checking out yesterday's entry, all of a sudden today's photos appeared! ....Of all that special bakery and restaurant goodness. Now that is what I call a great meal - quiche and salad.
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ReizigerYeah and don't forget the peach Danish to die for. It was a package deal. We were FORCED to get it!
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Bonnie BenedictHow very convenient and delicious!
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Dag 46
maandag 12 december 2016 om 15:01
⛅ 77 °F
Hoogte: 43 ft
Verenigde Staten Fishers Island 29.858599, -81.28253929°51’31” N 81°16’57” W
Sandals AND short pants!
12 december 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Our thermometer measured 80 degrees this morning. Having a great time. Wish you were here. 🌞
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Grr. We keep getting snow. Margaret
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ReizigerWe feel your pain but are not missing the cold at all.
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