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 […]
Category: Texas
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. […]