We said our “See ya’ laters” to our son and his family as we headed out of San Antonio back to Canyon Lake.It is not that far but with all the construction along the route, the trip was arduous. At least we had two more days at the lake before we would have to leave. This would give us time to unwind and give us the opportunity for a few more things we wanted to do.
We took one last drive down the old river road as the scenery was just too good to pass up. Something about the limestone cliffs and the artistically placed bald cypress trees which make this part of the Guadalupe River so very special. As things are greening up due to spring it was fun to see new wildflowers blooming every day.
We also found a short hike along the Guadeloupe River near the dam where the water discharges. There were quite a few wildflowers blooming there and a short but very scenic boardwalk where we paused to enjoy the springtime sights and sounds.
When our time at the lake was up, it was time to break camp to head east toward College Station, Texas, our former hometown where our RV dream and adventure was born. The drive over was uneventful which was great considering our last misadventure with our slide popping out on the highway in the middle of San Antonio.
Although it may have been uneventful,it did not mean it was uninteresting. At a stop light we encountered a truck full of what appeared to be plastic animals in the back of it! It was so odd to see and we had absolutely no idea what they might be used for. You just never know what you will see on the road.
As we neared College Station we began seeing lots of bluebonnets which pleased us both immensely. And finally we started seeing fields of the brilliant red Indian paintbrush as well. We could certainly tell we had left the area under severe drought and entered a much wetter environment.
We settled into one of our favorite parks at Holiday RV Park where Dan, the manager is just so helpful. We were even able to acquire our favorite site which although is near the highway, it gives us shade and a nice expansive view. We will stay a month (or more) to explore the many changes our growing hometown is experiencing, meet up with old friends, visit some favorite establishments and take care of some more eye surgery for yours truly.
NOTE: We are now in College Station, TX until May 11th…
I think I'd rather have the Bluebonnets in the yard, rather than plastic animals. Weird ....
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DeleteI'd like to plan a road trip through the hill country and then maybe west from there. Looks wonderful. And adding you home park to the list just in case we come through heading south next winter.
ReplyDeleteCollege Station is home to the George Bush Library and Texas A&M University so there is a little to see and explore in this area if those sorts of places interest you.
DeleteA few years back, we passed a monstrosity being transported on an enormous flatbed trailer somewhere in the midwest. It took us a while to figure out that it was a single blade from a windmill. Unpainted plastic animals in the back of a pickup - is it just me or is that a little bit creepy?
ReplyDeleteCreepy is a word we used to describe it when that truck passed by us.
DeleteWeird!! Enjoy your month in College Station.
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