Our first stop today was a waypoint right next to the USA-Mexico border wall (railroad tracks – road – border wall – Rio Grande river – City of Juarez, MX). We actually got to touch the border wall (and no, there wasn’t anyone crossing illegally where we were, unlike the images we see on TV). … Continue reading Backtrack to El Paso TX – border fence!
Tag: Texas
Roadside attractions around Amarillo, TX
Today is very windy and cold (47F), but its no big deal as our plan for today is to visit a few roadside attractions. First off, Cadillac Ranch, which consists of a number of old Cadillacs planted in the ground at a 45° angle. Visitors are encouraged to spray paint them, and so many people… Continue reading Roadside attractions around Amarillo, TX
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas
Palo Duro Canyon was a wonderful day trip a short distance from Amarillo, TX. We spent most of the day there, most of the time was driving around the park’s loop road and stopping to take pictures, but we did include one stop for a picnic lunch, and one for a 1.5 mile hike on… Continue reading Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas
Drive to Amarillo TX
The drive to Amarillo Texas from Oklahoma City is essentially a drive west on I-40. During the drive, we were made aware that the area has a drug problem. We saw two huge roadside billboards that read “expect fentanyl & test first”. Then there was this one. (note: Naloxone works to reverse opioid overdose in… Continue reading Drive to Amarillo TX
Fort Worth Stockyards
We had been to Fort Worth before, but we had missed the longhorn cattle drive, so we went back for that. It was quick but interesting. Fun fact – the horns are about 6 feet wide, from tip to tip. The Longhorn can go days without drinking any water and they eat cactus. That’s why… Continue reading Fort Worth Stockyards
Grand Prairie, TX – visiting a work colleague from my Turnberry days
We previously visited the DFW area, but on our journey to the various National Parks west of the Mississippi river, we planned to stop and spend some time with Raymond Horton, one of Bernard’s work colleagues while he worked at SJI in New Jersey for Turnberry Solutions. We were invited to have lunch in their… Continue reading Grand Prairie, TX – visiting a work colleague from my Turnberry days
Sabine Pass, TX and Sea Rim State Park
This park is renowned for crabbing, fishing, and trails in the bayous that can be done via kayak. None of these are things we do. We still enjoyed this state park tremendously. With only 15 RV sites, we literally had the impression that we were there by ourselves, as we never heard a sound from… Continue reading Sabine Pass, TX and Sea Rim State Park
Last full day in Texas
Texas is a big state! 11 locations, 22 nights, and there is a lot we haven’t seen. We have already been working our way back from Big Bend National Park, which was our furthest point outbound January 29th. Tomorrow morning, when we get moving over again, we cross over into Louisiana, which will be yet… Continue reading Last full day in Texas
Houston
While the size of the city is surprising, and its many glistening skyscrapers evidence of its financial clout on the economy of Texas, there wasn’t a whole lot that we were interesting of visiting inside. We settled on visiting the MFAH, as they call themselves (Museum of Fine Arts – Houston). This was our first… Continue reading Houston
Houston Traders Village
Most campgrounds in Houston had exorbitant ($100+) nighty rates. We found one at reasonable rates, which is on the same property as “Traders Village”, which is a bit of a flea market. The statistics are staggering. The merchant area is described as 100+ acres. They state that on a typical day, there are 1000+ merchants. … Continue reading Houston Traders Village