WE ARRIVED AT OUR WINTER HOME

After we paid our respects to Ofc. J.D. Tippit's Memorial, we headed for San Antonio where we will spend most of the winter.

From where Ralph's competition was in English, TX. to San Antonio, it is about 450 miles. There is no reason for us to drive that many miles in a day. So by afternoon we pulled into a Cracker Barrel in Buda, TX. Most Cracker Barrels have parking for RV's and allow you to stay overnight. We patronize them either by having dinner or breakfast there. We have always enjoyed Cracker Barrels, especially in the winter when they have their warm and cozy fire going.

Tuesday morning, Nov. 4th, we headed a short distance to New Braunfels, where we stop at one of my favorite convenience stores. "Bu-cees" is a super-duper convenience store-fuel station on steroids! It is known as the ultimate travel pit stop.

They are known for their deli where they have brisket, pulled pork and other kinds of smoked meats. They have a huge coffee bar and a bakery that makes the famous kolaches. We got a couple of  kolaches, stuffed with sausage, jalapeno and cheese. Besides our coffee, we got a pound of brisket for our dinner. They have a huge and awesome gift shop that included everything from clothing to home decor. They make their own fudge and jerky. They have their own branded merchandise of spices, preserves, hot sauces and condiments. They are very well known and take pride for their spotless and gorgeous bathrooms, so clean you could eat of the floor! When I visit one, I still look like a "deer in the headlights" when I walk in. The employees couldn't be more helpful or courteous.

By afternoon we were pulling into Lake Medina RV Resort in Lakehills, TX. It is a wonderful resort and we have been coming here for several winters.

The resort is actually on a real historical working ranch that has been in the same family since the 1880's and it borders Lake Medina. The ranch is known as The Leibolds-Grothues Ranch. Unfortunately this area of Texas has been in a severe drought for the last few years and it has just about dried up this lake. The lake is 18 miles long but with a good hurricane forced rain, it will come back. It has done so in the past.







Here you can see the steps and railing and to think the water came right up to it. From here to the bottom of the river I am guessing is about 20 feet. You can see what is a little stream below and the trees have now taken over the river bottom. Looking across you can see a few concrete boat ramps.



Over the last 8 months we have been "gallivanting" through out the west and north west of our beautiful country. It was exciting and we loved it.

But now we are looking forward to a little bit of relaxation, but by the end of winter we will get a case of "HITCH ITCH" and get on the road again. For now though it will be nice to let the grass grow "UNDER" our feet. This also gives us time to get our yearly Dr. and dentist check ups out of the way.

Since we won't be doing a lot of sight seeing around San Antonio because is not new to us any longer, I will periodically put some photos of our past travels.

Here is one of them. As you know we left Texas in March of this year and slowly made our way to the California coast. Along the way I bought an iPhone. I never thought I was smart enough to have a smart phone, but it turns out I am not as stupid as I thought I was and I am doing alright with it and actually having a blast with it. It has come in handy in more times that I can count. I am sorry I did not get one sooner.

Here I am taking "MY FIRST SELFIE". We visited San Francisco and I rode my bicycle over the World Famous Golden Gate Bridge. It was a thrill. Ralph stayed in the warm and cozy cafe hut at the entrance of the GGB because it was a cold, cloudy,misty and a windy day.

Until next time, Happy Trails.................