Where the Heart is

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Driving into town
6 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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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Resenär He wanted to see the Iron Shark.
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Downtown Galveston
6 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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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Resenär Sweet.
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Oil rigs galore
6 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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.Läs mer
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Lunch
6 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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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Exploring southward
6 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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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Exploring the campground
6 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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!Läs mer
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Beach walk
7 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 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.Läs mer
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Bonnie BenedictLove the sound be smell of the surf.
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ResenärAnd the birds were especially entertaining today.
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Lunch at the Sunflower Bakery and Cafe
7 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 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.Läs mer
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Bonnie Benedict Mmmmmmmmmm!
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Resenär 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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ResenärYes. I want one!
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More campsite shots
7 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 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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The enhanced Christmas chili wreath
7 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 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.Läs mer
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Time to leave
8 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 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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ResenärIndeed! We are fleeing for our very lives!
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Annanaomi SamsBut the trees are still completely upright!!!! Breezy.
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Refineries of Houston
8 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 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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Lafayette, LA
8 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 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.Läs mer
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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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Crossing the mississippi
9 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 45 °F
And yes, that is a house crossing the bridge.
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Never a dull moment...
9 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 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.Läs mer
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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.Läs mer
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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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ResenärDo I recall you had a great muffuletta there?
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Scenic drive on Mississippi's Gulf Coast
10 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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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Lunch near Gulfport
10 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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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Near Pascagoula MS
10 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
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Alabama
10 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 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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Not yet ...
10 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 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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Someone to watch over me ...
11 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 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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ResenärDid 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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ResenärThe most lights were on non-palms, but they are fun anyway. See next post.
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St Augustine KOA
11 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 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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ResenärGosh, I've never seen it!
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Honest! We're changing the oil
12 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 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.Läs mer
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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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ResenärYeah 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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Sandals AND short pants!
12 december 2016, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 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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ResenärWe feel your pain but are not missing the cold at all.
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