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Driving into town
6 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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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Pengembara He wanted to see the Iron Shark.
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Downtown Galveston
6 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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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Pengembara Sweet.
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Oil rigs galore
6 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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.Baca lagi
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Lunch
6 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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.

Itch scratched. Photo forgotten. Sunshine enjoyed.Baca lagi
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Exploring southward
6 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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!Baca lagi
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Beach walk
7 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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.Baca lagi
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Bonnie BenedictLove the sound be smell of the surf.
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PengembaraAnd the birds were especially entertaining today.
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Lunch at the Sunflower Bakery and Cafe
7 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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.Baca lagi
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Bonnie Benedict Mmmmmmmmmm!
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Pengembara 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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PengembaraYes. I want one!
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More campsite shots
7 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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.Baca lagi
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Time to leave
8 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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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PengembaraIndeed! 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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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.Baca lagi
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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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 45 °F
And yes, that is a house crossing the bridge.
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Never a dull moment...
9 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 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.Baca lagi
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Crossing Lake Ponchartraine
10 Disember 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.Baca lagi
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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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PengembaraDo I recall you had a great muffuletta there?
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Scenic drive on Mississippi's Gulf Coast
10 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
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Alabama
10 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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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PengembaraDid 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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PengembaraThe most lights were on non-palms, but they are fun anyway. See next post.
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St Augustine KOA
11 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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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PengembaraGosh, I've never seen it!
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Honest! We're changing the oil
12 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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.Baca lagi
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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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PengembaraYeah 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 Disember 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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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PengembaraWe feel your pain but are not missing the cold at all.
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