La Feria and Blue Lagoons RV Parks

February 1 - 28, 2017 La Feria RV Park

March 1 - April 30, 2017 Blue Lagoons RV Park

I caught the camp crud to Hummingbird Cove RV Park so I mostly stayed to myself at this park.  I didn't get involved with their activities or use the pool. 

We had to replace 2 of our slide toppers that were damaged by the wind, so we bought screen covers for the front and side windows and wheel covers.  We also bought a screen shield that attaches to our awning, but we didn't use it since it came 2 days before we left.  It will come in handy some time!

I finally felt a little better and made some new friends a couple days before we left.

I was yelled at for taking our dogs to a vacant lot to do their business. I always pick up, but it seems I can only take them to a small strip of grass.  Since I wasn't feeling good, this was an imposition.  I will not be returning to this park as I felt very unwelcomed. 

So on we went to Blue Lagoons RV Park. It's much more friendly and welcoming.

(Aside: Rockport/Fulton was destroyed on August 26, 2017 as the category 4 Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Rockport TX .  The park was also destroyed although everyone evacuated. We have a reservation to return for 2 months next spring and hope that by the time we arrive, things will be somewhat back to normal. It will be good to see old friends and hear their stories. My heart breaks for everyone who had to go through the pain. It's going to be months, even years, to rebuild.) 

We stayed for 2 months . Our friends Pris and Elaine stayed for a couple days at the sister park Lagoons and Peggy and Patricia also visited a couple days.

Our view, isn't it gorgeous?

One night a party broke out!

Lots off good food and drink, great company.
But that's a regular occurrence here

After swallowing my pride, I finally used the pool and hot tub.  Both were exhilarating.

We took a ride one day and these are some of the pictures I took of the area.

 Many gorgeous houses in the area.

I had a chance to visit the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport TX.  It was a fascinating afternoon! 

We had lunch at Pops Tavern after reading about the beer cap fish murals.  We talked to the designer who made the murals but I don't remember his name.

This is a beautiful view of the RV park. It doesn't look the same, but it will be better than ever some day.

We are looking forward to returning to Blue Lagoons and seeing old friends.

Next stop, our trip north and Yellowstone National Park!

Our Stay in Pensacola FL

September 22-October 4, 2016 - Ocala RV Park, Ocala FL
October 5 - 12, 2016 - Pensacola RV Park, Pensacola FL

After we left Myakka State Park, we returned to Ocala RV Park for 2 weeks before moving on to Pensacola FL.   

The host was very nice and even brought us dog treats to welcome us once we were set up.  We were on the outer edge and best of all, the lake was directly in front of us!  It was a great place to walk the dogs and just sit in the shade under the giant trees.  

We were only there for a week, but we visited the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Fort Pickens Area and the Pensacola beaches.  

I thought this vacant house was a stark silhouette...

Most buildings were abandoned and fenced.

Pensacola Beach

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We met our neighbors in a vintage RV but it looked new.  
They let me see the inside and gorgeous doesn't even describe it.

We hope to meet them again again someday...

Next Stop:  Grand Gulf Military Park and Vicksburg MS!

Onward to Lancaster!

July 22, 2015- July 26, 2016

After we took care of all our errands and doctor checkups in Whitney Point, we headed down to Lancaster PA and stayed at Beacon Hill Campground in Intercourse PA.  We met up with my daughter Nina from
 Philadelphia PA and her friend Laura.

The Amish help each other in times of need, shun capitalism by dressing and living plainly, reject most modern conveniences, and practice their Christianity in the purest way.  They forgive, not sue.  I admire their lifestyle so much yet it baffles me that they still have critics.  

Had lunch with Nina and she made me buy

Not Your Father's Root Beer.

So good!

We visited Central Market for some goodies.

We went across the street one night to see the ducks.  

   

While driving around, we saw this!

We went to dinner at the Fireside Tavern with Nina, Laura and her boyfriend Kian and her mom Patty and husband Andrew.  The food was great, the company was totally enjoyable. It was a really great time to end our stay in Lancaster. I wish we had stayed longer, but I promise we'll be back.