We spent 2 days in Del Rio, Texas, riding out a storm. We did have a lot of wind, but the rain skirted around us to the north.
If you're wondering about our country's Homeland Security budget, I can assure you that it's being spent on our border between Texas and Mexico. We've been stopped numerous times at highway checkpoingts, as we've traveled the highways along the border towns, checking to make sure we're US citizens. It was also interesting to watch them 'grade' the dirt roads that run alongside of the highways. They attach 3 tires to the back of their SUV and run down the dirt roads with the tires bumping and sliding along behind them. That way, they can see if there are any footprints in the dirt later. Clever! They're looking to hire a lot more Border Patrol Agents, so if you've recently lost your job, there's income potential here.
It was 84 degrees here today in Laredo Texas! We're boondocking tonight at the Wal-Mart and then heading south to Brownsville tomorrow. Destination: South Padre Island.
Hi ...Long time no see! We've been enjoying your blog. We were on exactly the same route as you last year at this time except we were traveling west. Took the southern rt home after storing the rig in NC for a few months. Have been to all the same places. We were in Padre Island during "Spring Break" Whew!!!! Wanted to tell you to stop at Crater of Diamonds State Pk. in Arkansas. You can "dig for diamonds!" It was fun, and very low key. We didn't find any, but just the day before a woman found a huge valuable one. We saw on the news just yeasterday that a woman found one and had it cut and set and it is worth over 20,000 dollars!. I think it's that same woman. Fun! It's near a small town in Arkansas...you can find it on the net. Happy traveling...Mary and Vern
ReplyDeleteMary! So great to hear from you. So glad we missed the Spring Break crowd on Padre. The diamond park sounds like fun, but first we're off to Florida. Do stay in touch.
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