Louisiana: It's All About The Mudbugs

February 7-9, 2019

Our travel day Thursday got off to a rocky start. While pulling in the bedroom slide it stopped partially in. Perplexed, knowing Dave had disconnected shore power, which shouldn’t make a difference, we knew we had to figure this out before heading on. Our auto level system would not power up either. We (Dave) then started troubleshooting our electrical system which much of it is in the front storage compartment. Meanwhile I searched through some of our Grand Design Facebook groups, we were almost certain it was a blown fuse somewhere, but why would we have blown a fuse? Finding a loose battery connection, answered the question of why and finally finding a replacing the 10amp fuse restored our auto level system and we were good to go.

On a sadder note earlier that morning I had read about the death of a blogger’s husband, Sherry of In the Direction of Our Dreams had posted about David’s passing. He fought a courageous battle with cancer, never stopped smiling and he lived life to the fullest. Sherry’s blog laid the groundwork for some of my choices of FL state parks, I will miss reading her posts and offer up my condolences and prayers in this devastating trying time. David’s passing just reiterates why we started following our dream as early as we could.

While we were an hour later getting off the rest of our traveling that day were uneventful. After a bouncy ride on LA roads, 190 miles and 3.5 hours later we were pulling into Poche’s RV Park and Fish N Camp. We’ve been here before and this visit was all about the crawfish, Dave needed his fix. 

Site 64, only bad thing is the light at night

 

So of course Dave had to have crawfish for his first dinner here, Cajun Claws was recommended but he can’t recommend them. They were way too salty, so much so that he couldn’t enjoy the head fat he usually does.

Too salty :( 

Friday was a cold windy day, but we braved it to get out to walk around the pond before we headed out for some groceries. While at the grocery store we received news that our friend from TX battling stomach cancer had found out it’s Stage 4, inoperable. Needless to say that has put us into a funk and trying to figure out what we could do to help, unfortunately going back isn’t an option so we’ll have to be a sounding board support for them whenever they need it. The day ended on a good note with a great hour long phone call with friends from our days in VT, can't wait to see them in OBX.

Saturday we headed to a local farmers market, do you know there’s not much there you can buy when you are on a low carb diet. Tried baking some cookies and brownies with Stevia, couldn’t stand the taste so I’ll just wait till we go back to a regular diet to enjoy sweets again. Here at Poche’s there are several ponds with walking around them, a couple of different walks around them and we’ve got our steps in for the day. We ended the day with Dave trying a different crawfish boiler, The Seafood Boiler was a great find, he certainly enjoyed his crawfish this time.

To end the day we enjoyed a phone call with our son David whose birthday it was. Happy Birthday David!!!

We are off to Buccaneer State Park in Waveland MS in the morning, another repeat park for us.

Until next time…

Traveling South To Texas

October 30 - November 14, 2016

I am very behind in posting, we are currently in Port Aransas Texas at our lot in Gulf Waters Beachfront RV Resort. We had an enjoyable ride south and stayed at some very nice campgrounds.

Site 30

After leaving IL we headed to Columbus-Belmont State Park in Columbus KY. This park sits high above the Mississippi River. It is a small park and is the site of some Civil War battles, it was a great place to stay for a few days. Fuel and a small store were about  miles away but major conveniences were quite a ways away.

view from our site

For those interested in the Civil War this is an area steeped in this history.

The infamous Trail Of Tears also passes through this area. Remnants of the trail can be seen through out the park and area.

Our next stop was at Wallace Creek COE in Enid MS, this was a repeat visit and we were lucky enough to get the same site #28. This sites sits right out on the point and has some wonderful views.

A beautiful sunset to welcome us back.

               Our last campfire of the season.

 We were treated to a beautiful moon one evening.

The local wildlife kept us entertained going up and down our ladder.

One last beautiful sunrise to send us on our way south.






Our next stop was Poche's Fish N Camp in Breaux Bridge LA. A longer ride than we usually do and the LA roads are still as bad as they were last time we came through. Poche's is a nice part with 5 fishing ponds. The are a Passport America Park, for $20/night it was a great price. We enjoyed a few days there, eating Cajun food and enjoying the park. Almost all of the sites back up to a pond, free fishing for guests, but only what you can eat.

 

Dave caught a huge catfish, he says it tasted good.

Beautiful sunsets just outside our door. 

 

Our next drive took us around the north side of Houston to Tomball TX, located on the northwest side of Houston. Spring Creek City Park is a wonderful place with an 8 site FREE FHU campground at the city park, just a mile off of FM 249. You must have reservations here and you can make them 3 months in advance, you can only stay 7 nights in a calendar month. This park is nicer than some of the campgrounds we've paid for and will now be our go to place when we visit Dave's uncle who lives on the northwest side of Houston.

We were here to visit Dave's uncle Ray and aunt Beth, what a great 4 days we had hanging out with these two. Lots of reminiscing, making new memories and eating at some great restaurants.

Full Moon on the rise.

 Tres Leches Cake from Don Ramon's, one of the best Mexican dinners we've ever had.









 
 



We attended the Texas Renaissance Festival where you never know quite what you'll see.

 


              Dave certainly did enjoy the sites.

While some of my full time friends are getting compass tattoos I found this beautiful silver compass necklace that has become my favorite piece of jewelry.













We left the Houston area and headed south to the coast, with a quick wait for the ferry at Port Aransas we were soon pulling into our place at Gulf Waters Beachfront RV Resort where we will stay until sometime in late March. Our arrival at Gulf Waters was the culmination of 6.5 months of traveling where we covered 11670 miles. We sure took the long way here.

    Dolphins to great us home.

It's nice to be settled in for awhile.









So that's a wrap on our summer travels, we've had an awesome time, made some great new friends and created some wonderful memories.

I won't be posting too much while we're here but if you find yourselves in the area look us up.

Until next time...