48 degrees this morning. We have a breakfast sandwich at the local McDonalds. Here, as in most of the small towns we visit, there is a group of "regulars", seniors having coffee and a chat. We use the WIFI to check out sites at Bottomless Lakes. Looks like the campsites are full, but Anne says her site is very big and they say we can share.
First we head to a few Rockhounding sites between here and Rockwell, with mixed results. Here are photos of some of the things we've been finding.... some of which we just like and aren't even sure what they are.
Mid-afternoon we head to the campground. Anne has had to run into Roswell for something, so we have time to shower and clean up before she gets back. We met Anne on our trip to Alaska and have kept in touch. She travels in a Pleasureway van, similar to ours (We are in front.) We are in site 26 by Lea Lake.
Nice sunset, dinner is great and catching up even better! By far the best meal and best company we've had!
April 5 To Austin
We leave very early this morning for the long ride to Austin, where we hope to visit with son Matt.
Nice sunrise.
Beth goes back to sleep for an hour or two once we cross the border into Texas, waking somewhere south of Lubbock. Back through Sweetwater and again we are surrounded by Wind Turbines and oil jacks.
All along the way, when we have signal, we are looking for a place to camp near Austin. But even the little county parks and such are full. The flowers are gorgeous, but that's why the campgrounds are full!
We chat with Matt and he is busy tonight representing his Soccer Club at a meeting with MLS. MLS - Major League Soccer - is coming to Austin next year and they are meeting with representatives of all the soccer clubs in the Austin area to discuss recruiting and such. So we make plans to meet at his 8:00 game tomorrow morning.
Meanwhile, we fall back to Walmart again. It is rather warm, so we hang out at a local Wendy's for dinner with charging and wi-fi. Very pleasant people there. Though we are pretty close to 290, the noise isn't bad and as the weather cools we have a decent night's sleep.
April 6 Austin to Houston
We had a little rain last night and it is misty this morning, but we head to Bee Cave for Matt's 12-13 year old boys' game. Lovely Travis Middle School with a great stadium with astro turf! We visit with a few parents and enjoy the game with on-again-off-again sprinkles.
Matt's 2nd game at 10:00 is cancelled due to the storms. So we follow Matt to a spot for a late breakfast and visit. Great to see him and hear all the excitement of upcoming games, tournaments, try-outs, etc. So glad he enjoys what he is doing!
Then we hit the road for the 3 1/2 drive back to home. Rain is heavy on and off for the first half, then stops under cloudy skies till we reach home. Wildflowers don't look as inviting in the rain as we travel by Brenham.
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