Travels of Geo Nova: GTT

GTT

We managed to traverse Texas without traveling the interstate highway system. In doing so all the big cities were missed. Crossing the Louisiana-Texas border it was apparent that the area had experienced significant flooding, in fact the Texas welcome station was closed due to flood damage. Our first stop planned was the Hill Country, home to several birds only seen there. Much to our surprise this was a very busy time for the area. Luckily a campground was found and it turned out to be just fine, out in the country with few sites and no amenities. After a little investigation we discovered that the Hill Country offered many interesting things to do.

Yes we did see the bird we came specifically for, the Golden Cheeked Warbler, a very colorful but secretive bird. In fact so secretive I was not able to get any pictures. The Hill Country was home to LBJ. We visited his boyhood home and spent some time at the National Park Museum adjacent to the home. As a bonus we came across a great Microbrew, Pecan Street, with a fabulous IPA. The next day we moved the trailer to Fredericksburg, Texas. A town originally settled by German immigrants in the mid 19^th Century. On the way we were able to visit LBJ’s ranch and the “Texas Whitehouse”, a collaboration of The National Parks and Texas Parks. Fredericksburg is home to The Museum Of The War In The Pacific, a world-class museum. The museum is here because this was the boyhood home of Admiral Chester Nimitz. We devoted the day to the museum, however one could easily spend several days there. Lunch that day was a treat we meet up with a couple from our Cajun Caravan and had a wonderful meal at a German Restaurant.

Our next move is to South Texas along the Rio Grand River. We are camped at Seminole Canyon State Park. Yesterday was spent hiking over 7 miles through the park taking in spectacular but harsh scenery. The area abounds with birds. Many were new for us. The wild flowers are just spectacular. The photos should tell the rest of the story. Tomorrow it’s off to Big Bend National Park.