We need to catch you up on what we've been up to the past few days. Have a better internet connection today so hopefully I can share some pictures too.
This is what we woke up to in Cave City, Kentucky last Saturday.
And, the driving was very slow going. Saw a couple accidents.
When we arrived in Memphis that night, Rog HAD to wash the fifth wheel and the truck
They were both filthy and thankfully it was 50 degrees and sunny when we got to Memphis.
Next morning we were headed west and Isaac didn't want to go into his crate.
As I mentioned earlier we really like the campground we are in now. Here are some pictures of it.
First night we were here we noticed some very large birds. A lot of birds. After a closer look we realized they were buzzards!
Wednesday we woke up to deer outside our trailer. Tried to get a picture of them but it isn't very clear.
Pretty darn cool though to sit and drink our coffee and watch the deer.
We read about a historical site, Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery, in the state park guide, located in La Grange, Texas. On the way there we stopped in the small town of Bellville and picked up some fresh produce at the Farm to Market store.
It was a pleasant drive through the rolling hills of Texas farm/cattle land. Monument Hill is dedicated to the 17 Republic of Texas patriots who were executed by Mexican President Santa Anna. He captured 176 soldiers, filled a pot with 17 black beans and 159 white beans. Those who drew the black beans were shot. The monument over looks the Colorado River. Very peaceful place.
Kreische Brewery was built by Heinrich Kreische, a master stonemason, immigrated to Texas in 1846 from Germany. His home is still standing. It's amazing when you consider he did not have the tools we do today.
Front of his home
Remains of the brewery
Rear of his home
Grain mill
The grounds also include a museum.
Yesterday, Thursday, we drove south and east of Houston to San Jacinto Battleground and Battleship Texas historic sites.
Battleship Texas is the only surviving Dreadnought ship to have served in World War I and World War II. There was a crew of over 1300 sailors.We were able to climb all over it. I almost felt as though I could hear the sailors. We saw their crew quarters, laundry, mess, doctors quarters, radar, soda fountain (yes they actually had a soda fountain) and everything else you can think of. Touring this boat really made you think about how they lived every day.
San Jacinto Battleground is where Texas troops defeated Mexican forces in 1836. We entered the monument and road an elevator 50 floors up. It was quite a view!
That's the Battleship Texas in the center of the picture from 50 floors up.
Today it is sunny and 70! We are really enjoying it! Especially after the bad and cold weather we left in Indiana and the ice storm that came through Houston on Tuesday. Don't know what we will do tomorrow yet and of course Sunday is Super Bowl day! Go Broncos!
Here's hoping all our friends and family in Indiana warm up soon!
Take Care!
Rog and Nita
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