End of an era

All good things must end I gues. Back in 2007 we came to Broken Bow for the festival and rented a nice cabin for the the weekend. Pure nirvana! Loved the cabin,loved a restaurant in Hochatown, loved the festival. Fast forward 7 years. The festival remains essentially the same with bad weather this year affecting attendance and vendors. Weather discouraged much idle time outside listening to the performers. Our once favorite restaurant is now mediocre and way over priced. The cabin we have rented all these years has changed as well. Physical building still the same but changes such as no satellite TV, nearby new construction destroying the privacy, and significantly increased cost,have killed the appeal. Sad to say but this probably brings a end to our love affair with this cabin and festival. Been fun but time to find a new festival and location to visit. So long old friend, lot of memories...

Return to Broken Bow

We have returned to Broken Bow for the annual Beaver's Bend Folklife Festival. We have enjoyed coming to this little festival for the past seven years. Will provide photos and commentary later.

Day 3: Rewind

If you remember we ended day 3 at Bastrop State Park. Bastrop county, and this park, suffered a severe wildfire in 2011. I had pointed out that we had camped at certain site and provided a current view of it.

 As a recap, here is 2014 view:

 Now for a view of the same campsite circa April 2007:

 Puts the devastation into perspective don't you think?

Day 9: Epilogue

A short 2 hour trip home to wrap up this little adventure. We bought this class A on the belief that we would like to travel in it. After this 9 day trip we KNOW we do. While this coach is not nearly as fancy or elaborate as others, it suits us quite well. Grew more and more comfortable driving it. We covered 1030 miles in those 9 days, never coming close to leaving Texas. Visited some old haunts, but plenty of new places as well. Ready to go again unfortunately next RV trip will be some time. Stay tuned to a return to Broken Bow for the folklife festival.

 A few pics of Lake Whitney.

Day 8: Homeward bound...

Left a warm and humid Houston after saying goodbye, for awile, to Dan and Rhonda. Stopped and visited with Gary and Hillary, oldest son and daughter in law. A cold front and squall  line was approaching so visit was short. Went through quite a bit of rain till just south of Waco.
 Decided to treat ourselves to late lunch at Casa Ole. Boss lady loves the green sauce and only gets it when we travel south. Lucky enough to find parking room.

 Stopped for night at Lake Whitney SP. Have been here numerous times. Still 2 hour drive to reach home tomorrow,  then back to reality.

Day 7: Just a swinging...

A day of pop corn, ice cream and relaxation. A few more views of park and a surprise

Color scheme of motor coach and Rolls Royce match, don't call me trailer trash!

Day 6: OK, so I lied...

We left Brazos Bend to head to Houston. I failed to provide pictures of the park, so here you go.

We are now at Lakeview RV resort near Medical district in Houston. Many people, including Dan and Rhonda stay here while undergoing treatment at one of the hospitals. Very nice facilities.

Overheard the receptionist tell a caller that some have lived here for 9 years. No thank you but a week or month certainly tolerable. Nice clubhouse, free WiFi, nice pool area.

Dan is at hospital having lab work done. Will visit with them this evening.

Rhonda, Mary and Dan