I was up by 0600 hoping someone would be at the drugstore…knowing full well they don’t open until 0830…but one can hope…so I did some chores, bonded with my bride…early morning “chats” are always the best….did my last minute checklist….called the pharmacy ..and by 0905 I had picked up my meds and was rolling towards points west…going through San Antonio on I-10 and US-90 at that time of the morning is not fun, especially pulling 3000 lbs and and every 18 wheeler seems like he is going to roll over you… but we made it…the sun was out, the temps where just right and I was smiling…..Five hours or so later, around 1400 hours I rolled into Seminole Canyon State Park…asked for my favorite site E029…got it, as I was driving to my site saw Barney’s camper..his truck gone and I left a note…no more then 10 minutes after parking Barney knocks on the door…..we decide to stay another day so we can do a guided hike tomorrow…and then the adventure with Barney begins..
Seminole CanyonHe takes me on a short exploration…the fascination of this event was his knowledge of the area and what certain things meant…we saw some relics…he could instantly tell which was old and which was not …and his knowledge of the history of the area was amazing…my interest had always been the ancient Native American History that dates back some 10000 years…but there is also a whole other history… that of the railroad…thus the title of the post...and there was artifacts of that all over the grounds…and what I appreciated is Barney would explain each item, but then make sure it was placed back the way we found it…
Seminole CanyonWe then went back to my camper and he took the time to talk me through “camping 101”…from A to Z…..what an experience…this year has been a real Human treasure find…first Rob and now Barney…Barney is a Renaissance Man…I look forward to Big Bend and having him share some of the secrets of that area…until tomorrow…I took no photo’s today, but I’ll post some old ones…Horst
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The reality is that I flap my gums too much. Horst is great company so it is easy to visit with him. If you ever get a chance to meet him, DO NOT PASS UP THE CHANCE. You will appreciate him.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words...Horst
DeleteMan, I wish I were with you guys. Safe travels, guys.
ReplyDeleteWell Jerry, hitch it up, grab Wanda and the pup and you could be here in a couple days...I'm thinking this is going to be another great trip...Take care...Horst
DeleteYou two should have a terrific time ..... Just hope you are able to get all the plans in and the fantastic photos taken ...... Most of all HAVE FUN, I know you will !!!
ReplyDeleteDon't know about the photo'S...but I will have fun...thanks for stopping by...enjoy that Florida weather...Horst
DeleteJust googled the Seminole Canyon SP website...what a great place! And entirely new to me, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful day in this magnificent park!
This park is one of those "diamonds in the rough"...that very few folks know about...and I hope that doesn't change...ya I know thats selfish....Horst
DeleteHorst, looks like you guys are having a great time. Seminole is a beautiful place to visit. Hope to do the guided hike next time I am there like you did. Looking forward to your Big Bend posts.
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Rob
Wish you where here ...Super trip thus far....how did everything go in Houston...I'll try to give you a call tomorrow...didn't know when you would get back home and you made the right decision...take care my friend...Horst
DeleteBarneys has been a GREAT source of knowledge...plus he's just a really nice person....Super trip so far...Horst
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