After a peaceful and star-filled night’s sleep in our mining casita in Terlingua, we geared up for a full day in Big Bend National Park. Needing morning fortification, we grabbed coffee and a light breakfast at the only gig in town – Espress Y Poco Mas! What a goldmine, as it truly is the only … More Days Three and Four: Pictures Speak Louder Than Words!
We wanted to make the most of our days so we rose early on Monday and actually went north for a bit. Several people had told us to stop in Fort Davis, which is the site of one of a chain of forts constructed following the Gold Rush, intended to protect travelers and the mail. … More Day Two: Roaming Down the River Road and Trekking to Terlingua
Two years ago when we wintered worked at Traveler’s World in San Antonio we did not get out to Big Bend, so this year we were determined to do so…and we did! Our adventure began on Sunday, March 18 as we departed San Antonio at 7 a.m. with our first destination being Marfa, Texas, approximately … More Big Bend National Park: A Four-Day Adventure…Day One – Why Marfa?
As I have mentioned before, our two single children always find us wherever we roam and the week of March 12th was Bill’s daughter Sarah’s turn! After relaxing and catching up upon her arrival, we geared up for a full schedule the following day. Our next door neighbor, Larry, has continually recommended breakfast spots – … More Sharing San Antonio With Sarah!
Thenks to the generosity of Bill’s daughters and family, we were able to spend an overnight at a very special place – Horseshoe Bay Resort. We left Sunday morning and headed due north to Marble Falls, Texas – actually a lovely ride out of the city and into the hill country. In our hour and … More A Very Special Place Indeed!
Bill wore his cowboy boots; I wore flip flops. We walked through the rodeo parking lot filled with more pick-up trucks than this beach girl has ever seen and entered the arena to a sea of cowboy hats, clothing, boots and belt buckles! After spotting one – and only one – other sandal-clad women, I … More Flip Flops and Cowboy Boots…
Every once in a while, a mother gets to spend some unexpected quality time with her child. This was the gift for me when my son Matt came to San Antonio on business this week. Our adventure began on Monday, Presidents’ Day as Bill, Matt and I jumped in the car and headed to Salt … More Making Memories with Matt!
Let’s rodeo! That is the expression heard round the city as the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo began this past week. Frankly, I never knew the word “rodeo” could be utilized as a verb but I’m going with it – today we were all set to “rodeo!” The city is bustling; the campground is … More Let’s Rodeo!
One of the things that Bill and I always try to do when workamping in different locations is to escape for a day or two when we can – “get outta Dodge” – if you will. Well, this is my birthday week, so Bill took control of planning and off we went! Now, I know … More Birthday…Bill…and Bryan!
It is truly amazing what you can discover in a city if you just keep looking. Bill and I discovered one such place this week in Garcia Art Glass, located in the up and coming Southtown section of San Antonio. At first I felt as if I were dragging Bill to find this “glass blowing … More Through the Looking Glass…
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