2016 Spring Southern States RV trip

Actually we started traveling in May, trying to miss the humidity, but got it anyway. We headed out going South through Tucson then El Paso TX, then through Fort Stockton TX. It was not all that hot then. Interesting town with a lot of western history. Then we continued across the widest part of Texas still heading Southeast to San Antonio, one of my favorite cites. The River Walk,the Alamo, the music and food is outstanding.

Then on to Beaumont TX, where we spent a day with a cousin I had not seen since we were small kids. Next stop was New Orleans. Another interesting city with its jazz, being below sea level and constant threat of floods and hurricanes. The food was hot (not as hot as Mexican) and spicy, the people are out going and friendly and the plantations are rich with history.

From there, we swung Northeast to my birth town of Cullman AL. I had not been there since my Mother passed away. Eating catfish and hush puppies, visiting with relatives and my Mother's grave. I also drove by the old farm my G-parents had when I was a child of 8. How things changed, but the memories never go away.The farm was overgrown and additions were made over the years. I still remember it as it was.

It was a good visit with all, and probably long overdue. I don't know when we'll be back. We turned around at this point and headed back Southwest to Vicksburg MS and the Civil War battle grounds. The Civil War has always amazed me and the struggle of the families involved. The park is littered with gorgeous huge monuments from States and Companies involved in the battle. Also on display is one of the first armored boats which was pulled up from the river after decades of sitting on the bottom.

Our next stop was not planned, but we great. We stopped just North of Dallas to visit some friends and go out to dinner. They are actually our daughter's friends from college, but ours too. They took us to a place I saw on TV. Recognize it?

Escaping from the traffic in Dallas early in the AM, we headed home with a few one-nighters. Back across the FULL width of Texas, a little of New Mexico and then back in Arizona. 4300+ miles and three weeks, I think we were both done for a while. It was a good trip, but not a great trip. I am glad we did it, but probably won't do it again...unless there is car I am getting. Next trip? Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovenia in August. Stay tuned.