TEXAS
“Sun is riz, sun has set and here I is in Texas yet”! An old saying that communicates the challenges of moving through Texas to elsewhere. I remember driving west to move to the Northwest, and having those same thoughts. Now were moving northeast into Arkansas and Tennessee, and Texas is still as huge!
Travels took us from our Louisiana adventures to visit a great old-time friend on the shores of Galveston Bay. Karl treated us with gourmet dinners from Cajun, Indian and Italian cuisine! He’s turning into a gourmet chef. He kept us in cigars and vodka the entire time!! Not to mention that Karl let us use his car while we got the brakes on the truck fixed in Houston. Kudos, Karl!!
Karl’s dinner friends
Fredericksburg Boot
Next, we moved away from the steamy Gulf coast to the hill country of Texas. Think, San Marcos, Austin, New Braunfels. And even better, think Gruene Hall and the great music we took in with Hal Kethchum, the shopping in Fredericksburg, and our great campground at Canyon Lake.
Luckenbach kissing booth
Salt Lick BBQ pit
Oh, and don’t let me forget the obligatory visit to Luckenbach, TX to peer into the dance hall and have a beer while we looked at photos of Waylon, Willie and the boys! If I were to move from the northwest, I think this hill country and it’s dry, sunny country (minus valley fever for Cisco), might be an option.
Crawfish in Waco
Our stay in Marilyn and Steve’s carport in an Airstream community in Hillsboro, was an added benefit to our trip. They were the consummate hosts, giving us a bicycle tour of Baylor U, (Steve’s alma mater), awesome local fried catfish, and visits to Homestead Heritage.
Heritage Homestead Grist Mill
Fishing Trip on Lake Whitney
Our last day was enjoyed out on Whitney Lake. We cruised around for hours with a frustrated fishing guide. Finally in the last hour of our trip, we happened on a mess of stripped bass, and hauled in 8 keepers at 18+ inches each.
Keep reading friends as we move into Arkansas and Tennessee!
Teresa Van Haalen Ventures 