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Slow good-bye to Texas
... Even though we really have nothing to complain about, it is time to move on, and start exploring other places. We leave the Nest with great memories and new friendships. We will probably just move to another RV park nearby, that is closer to the bridge we will be crossing on Monday. We recently had a tarantula move in to our site yard. He has dug himself a little trench and occasionally he will stick out his little head. He only does this ...
First Major Battle of Mexican-American War
... to the west coast. As settlers moved west, there were some clashes with mexican civilians, but nothing serious. Once the US government sent US troops out to the Mexican-American border, and they were attacked, the war began. Palo Alto would mark the first of many United States victories in the war. After the war was over, the US annexed texas.
Where to eat: Toscafino: http://www.toscafino.com/
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Things I have learned in Texas
... Winter Texans with some Lulu Entertainment. Unfortunately, that may have to wait an additional year for us to come back this way. We still have not made it half way through our bucket list of places to see.
I learned that my well-intentioned friends and family that were warning me of all the violence and drug problems in this area really did not know what they were talking about. I was glad to see for myself that the Texas/Mexico border area is not the ...
Jan 24 - Birding & Nature Centre
... are dune meadows, salt marsh and intertidal flats, along with thickets of native shrubs and trees that are irresistible to migrating birds. SPI is a crucial first landfall - a lifesaver for birds making an arduous cross-Gulf migration from Southern Mexico and northern Central America."
The Birding & Nature Centre has over 4,800 linear feet of boardwalks ...
Jan 22 - 23
Jan 22
Temps in the mid-high 70's today, but wow, was it windy. We made brunch, then I headed to the Farmers Market to see if I could pick up one of those neat coloured cauliflower. I was there early enough this week to pick one up (an orange one). Am excited to try it.
Then Gil, Roger & I went to the Flea Market at Port Isabel. Roger dickered for Girl Scout cookies, and Gil bought ...