I am so ready.....and next week we will begin a 10 day or so adventure....First to the Hill Country...Bluebonnets should be in full bloom. I tried to get reservations at Inks Lake State Park...but its filled up...yes I know its Easter Weekend and every family will be out enjoying the area, weather and each other....I couldn't find any boondocking spots, so I resorted to a RV park...turns out it is a quaint park at Llano Texas...right by the river, with Passport America its 15 dollars...even during Easter...reviews where good, looks clean, family owned....so Wednesday around noon I will be heading out...staying in Llano until after Easter Sunday, then head East...looking at staying at Lake Sommerville State Pk...in the Brenham area...the weather is suppose to be great...thus far.
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I am hoping to get some nice shots of the wildflowers and maybe some Eagle shots in Llano....plus anything else that comes my way...it is a great area for photography...numerous towns with a lot of history....maybe I'll see how many County Courthouses I can capture on film...ok, on a memory card..
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I'm still testing and learning about the solar panels...seems to be doing a good job charging the battery...couple things I still need to learn, plus I still need to relocate the controller to the inside of Casita...I am happy to have gotten the panels as they provide a great source of electric without having to use my generator.....and using the Genny doesn't always make me the Local Campground Hero...Barney of OFM blog kept telling me that I need to get some solar and that it would solve most of my concerns...and he was right...it sure would have come in handy back in Dec 2012 when he and I where boondocking in Big Bend and I couldn't use my generator....I ended up having to move to another section of BB...that won't happen again. :)
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I will close for now and leave you with a few shots of Bluebonnets I took the last couple days around the local area.
Looking forward to the pictures and stories that will accompany them. Hope you have a wonderful trip, and may the weather gods smile upon you.:-)
ReplyDeleteJust being able to get on the road pulling the little Casita behind me, seeing some Country is good enough for me ....all else is secondary... :).......there is rain in the forecast, but so be it.....I'm still smiling...Horst sends
DeleteCan't wait to see your beautiful pics...maybe even the eagle. Bet you're glad to have the solar panels so you can stay electric. Safe travels and hope the weather is great for your trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks Guys....I'm looking forward to it....even with the rain...hopefully the Eagles are still around...take care...hope that you get a chance to get back on the road soon!!...Horst sends
DeleteIf you stay at Birch Creek State Park on Lake Somerville take note that the "potable" water is too nasty to drink.
ReplyDeleteThe private rv park is near the golf course in LLano. The small lake and dam there are really nice to see. In town is some historic things worth viewing. I never did get to try the local BBQ. There will be some nice pictures of flowers and rocks at Enchanted Rock State Park.
Looking forward to doing some exploring in the area....I do plan on staying at Birch Creek the second week...thanks for the heads up...I still need to confirm....safe travels and don't be catching all the fish!!...Horst sends
DeleteGlad to hear that you are getting back out there! Looking forward to lots of beautiful photos. We've never seen the bluebonnets...but we have seen the Llano River...hope you have some gorgeous weather!
ReplyDeleteThis year appears to be a banner year for wildflowers and the bluebonnets.....I wish I could have gone to Big Bend the end of Feb...the where really blooming...would have had some neat shots with the various vistas....Hope all is going well with you and David....Horst sends
DeleteSo happy that you are getting on the road again and that the solar is working for you. Looking forward to your next post!
ReplyDeleteI am really looking forward to the trip, even with it being short....I don't know what it it, but my mental state is always soooo much better and relaxed when I know I'm going to to be out in "Gods Country".. :) and the solar is still preforming well...Life is GREAT...Hope you Guys are relaxing a bit...Horst sends
DeleteThanks on the positive photo remark....Hopefully The rain will be short and the photo ops plentiful.. :) I'mm all set ....just need to check the tires and tomorrow I roll....take care...Horst sends
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