Lotsa history with the Alamo, Teddy Roosevelt, Beautiful Colors, wide open spaces, and cactus aplenty. Oh yes, I forgot, plenty of heat.....
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
To El Paso
Yep, lot's of wide open spaces, wind and Road Runners. However, even at 80 mph it takes FOREVER to get across Texas.. Wonderful drive with a good book on CD...
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Lake Powell
Hello from Austin Texas. Two very long but wonderful days. Spent the morning at the University of Texas and the campus is beautiful. (Not nearly an LSU, but beautiful). Then if was off to the LBJ library and museum. Wow, had no idea who he really was and what kind of life he led. It was a very educational experience.
After that I toured the State Capitol building and it and the grounds are VERY nice. Lots of history and lovely archetecture. A must see if you're ever in Austin.
Shut it down for a couple of hours then it was off to the Lady Bird Lake for a stroll then to the Congress bridge to watch 1,500,000 bats wake up and go out for their meal. What a sight! They live under the bridge and come out every evening at sunset. Lotsa folks watching.
Then a quick tour down 5th and 6th streets for some music and sightseeing. (Kinda like a small, tame, Bourbon Street. Still great fun.
Back to the room to shut down the day with a Rusty Nail and a few minutes with you before I head out tomorrow for San Antonio. More updates for you then. Enjoy, and stay safe..
After that I toured the State Capitol building and it and the grounds are VERY nice. Lots of history and lovely archetecture. A must see if you're ever in Austin.
Shut it down for a couple of hours then it was off to the Lady Bird Lake for a stroll then to the Congress bridge to watch 1,500,000 bats wake up and go out for their meal. What a sight! They live under the bridge and come out every evening at sunset. Lotsa folks watching.
Then a quick tour down 5th and 6th streets for some music and sightseeing. (Kinda like a small, tame, Bourbon Street. Still great fun.
Back to the room to shut down the day with a Rusty Nail and a few minutes with you before I head out tomorrow for San Antonio. More updates for you then. Enjoy, and stay safe..
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Lake Powell 2011 Leaving Waveland
And so it begins. (And I am only one. How much does the rest of the group have? Yep, we're gonna need a bigger boat!)
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Ahhhhhhh
Home at last, home at last. What a rush this last month has been, but it's time to be home and you all know how relaxing that can be. A down day today, making myself small, and watching football. Doing a little unpacking and a lot of relaxing. Thank you once again for following and I do hope that next time many of you can follow in person. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and you remembered many things to be thankful for. (Like I'm thankful for YOU). Until the next time :)...
Rome Day Last
Hello from Rome, one and all,
Last day in Rome, and yes it’s cold and wet. BUT WE DON’T CARE!!!! Last day in Europe for we have a 9:45 flight tomorrow and although it’s been an incredible journey, we are ready to return to English, Dollars, Toilets with lids, our own vehicles, our own beds, and most of all, FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT WE LOVE AND MISS!
Day 2 in Rome has been another incredible day. Once we got really deep into the city and places we’ve all heard of most of our lives we just got lost in history.
Short line at the Vatican so we hit it early. Oh what beauty we saw, and the history of Christianity was absolutely overwhelming. You just have to experience it. 2 – 3 hours of nothing but looking, taking photos, and living in the past. Go when you can.
Then it was off to the Trevi fountain. As you can see, it is beautiful and many people think the same. Sculpture, water, people, and peace all rolled into one.
Down the street to the Spanish Steps and again, lots of folks because of the peace and beauty. Just to stand there on the steps and listen, watch, and enjoy.
Next we went to St. Peters Basilica and it is nearly overwhelming. The paintings, the sculptures, the trim, the former Pope’s, the marble artwork, and I could go on and on, but I won’t. Go yourself or chat with someone that’s been there. You will love it.
Then there is the photo of our “last supper”. Spaghetti, bread, pork, and wine and we wind up the vacation to be talked about for years. Thank you Lord.
We leave EARLY, so I suppose it’s time for me to say so long and I’ll give a final this weekend. Thank you for being with me. It helped to have someone there all the time. I do hope you have enjoyed.
Love and happiness coming your way.
EGM
Last day in Rome, and yes it’s cold and wet. BUT WE DON’T CARE!!!! Last day in Europe for we have a 9:45 flight tomorrow and although it’s been an incredible journey, we are ready to return to English, Dollars, Toilets with lids, our own vehicles, our own beds, and most of all, FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT WE LOVE AND MISS!
Day 2 in Rome has been another incredible day. Once we got really deep into the city and places we’ve all heard of most of our lives we just got lost in history.
Short line at the Vatican so we hit it early. Oh what beauty we saw, and the history of Christianity was absolutely overwhelming. You just have to experience it. 2 – 3 hours of nothing but looking, taking photos, and living in the past. Go when you can.
Then it was off to the Trevi fountain. As you can see, it is beautiful and many people think the same. Sculpture, water, people, and peace all rolled into one.
Down the street to the Spanish Steps and again, lots of folks because of the peace and beauty. Just to stand there on the steps and listen, watch, and enjoy.
Next we went to St. Peters Basilica and it is nearly overwhelming. The paintings, the sculptures, the trim, the former Pope’s, the marble artwork, and I could go on and on, but I won’t. Go yourself or chat with someone that’s been there. You will love it.
Then there is the photo of our “last supper”. Spaghetti, bread, pork, and wine and we wind up the vacation to be talked about for years. Thank you Lord.
We leave EARLY, so I suppose it’s time for me to say so long and I’ll give a final this weekend. Thank you for being with me. It helped to have someone there all the time. I do hope you have enjoyed.
Love and happiness coming your way.
EGM
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