Although we have both been to Texas a few times before this trip, one city we had never before ventured to was Galveston, Texas’s Island City on the Gulf Coast. But wow did we ever pick a great day to take this bustling city in! Not only were there blue skies all around, the temperatures […]
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Austin Coffee Shops – Where Everyone Is Welcome, Day 118
When in Austin, you must take the time out of your day and go to a coffee shop. And by coffee shop, I don’t want you to picture the traditional Starbucks store that you see on every corner in almost every city. Just like almost all things in Austin, their coffee shops are unique. And […]
The Buc-ee’s Experience – Everything Really Is Bigger In Texas! Day 117
If you have ever driven in the state of Texas, then you probably know of the ginormous convenience stores that go by the name of Buc-ee’s. (pronounced bucky’s) If you talk to anyone from Texas about spending time in Texas, they will almost always ask if you stopped at a Buc-ee’s. In fact, several folks […]
A Visit To The San Antonio Riverwalk And The Alamo, Day 116
Today we had opportunity to spend a little time in San Antonio, Texas. And no stop in San Antonio would be complete without a visit to both The River Walk and The Alamo. The San Antonio River Walk Because it was getting close to lunch time, we decided that we would first head to the […]
A New Year’s Day Boot-Stomping Visit To Historic Gruene, Texas – Day 115
I don’t think we could have picked a better place to celebrate New Year’s Day than with our visit to historic Gruene, Texas. This incredibly quaint town was absolutely overflowing with activity! From enjoying the many shops along the main drag and an incredible meal at the Gristmill River restaurant, to watching the overflowing crowd […]
Eating at Salt Lick Barbecue, A Taste of Real Texas Barbecue – Day 114
Now that we are in central Texas, it is time to try out some Texas Barbecue! As many of you know, we are huge fans of both cooking and eating. And whenever we are in a new region, we try out the local cuisine. Although, on a rare occasion, the results are less than preferable. […]
The State Sticker Map – Tracking Our Journey Across The U.S. – Day 113
One activity that always brings a smile to our day is when we get to add a new sticker to the state sticker map on the camper! Before the trip began, we installed a blank map of the U.S. on the back of our T@B400 teardrop camper. And with each new state we visit, the […]
An El Paso Memorial In Honor Of 22 Victims, Day 112
Today we had the chance to stop and pay our respects at the newest El Paso Memorial. Although, this memorial is not like most monuments that you have ever visited. Unlike most monuments, it is not located at a national park or national historical site. In fact, this one is located in the front parking […]
Out Of The West Texas Town Of El Paso – A Visit To Rosa’s Cantina! Day 111
Much as with every city we visit, there seems to always be a song associated with the area – and that is certainly the case with El Paso, Texas. Long before we ever reached the town, I was belting out the lyrics at will to the famous 1950’s era “El Paso” song from Marty Robbins. […]
A Not So Quick Trip Into Mexico From El Paso, TX – Day 110
No trip to El Paso, Texas would be complete without a quick trip into Mexico. Well, at least that is what we thought when we crossed the border into Texas earlier today. El Paso is located on the western edge of Texas, just minutes from Juarez, Mexico. Neither of us had been to Mexico before. […]