We left Sherman in the capable hands at S&L Auto and Truck Service in the east end of Amarillo and we took off in the rental car to do some exploring.
First stop was Jack Sisemore's RV Museum.
Nice quiet road through the desert SW of Matehuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Where are Kevin and Ruth now? Mineral de Pozos, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Where are Kevin and Ruth going next? South!
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Into the city of Amarillo... and we picked up a couple of packages for you all...
We weren't in a huge rush to get into the city of Amarillo, but we did want to get there before the winds picked up. That would mean before 10am or so. We were a little later than planned because we filled up with water and stopped at the dump station before pulling out of Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Fortunately, the day started with a bit of a tailwind.
Fortunately, the day started with a bit of a tailwind.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
We took the detour, and it was worth it!
Woke up to the wild turkeys gobbling. We got up around 7am, and they were all outside, probably ten of them. The males had their feathers spread wide as they showed off for everybody.
I took some pictures through the window, but only one turned out half decent...
I took some pictures through the window, but only one turned out half decent...
Monday, April 16, 2018
From one state park to the next...
We woke up at Caprock Canyons State Park, and went to sleep last night in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Yes, making as much use of our Texas State Parks pass as possible.
We didn't have a cell signal at the campsite at Caprock Canyons, so we drove over to the interpretive building where they have free wifi. But as with most campgrounds, the public wifi is either not good to begin with, or if more than two or three people are using it, it's almost not usable. But, from that location I managed two bars of Verizon signal, so between the two managed to get the blog posted yesterday and some internet work done.
We didn't have a cell signal at the campsite at Caprock Canyons, so we drove over to the interpretive building where they have free wifi. But as with most campgrounds, the public wifi is either not good to begin with, or if more than two or three people are using it, it's almost not usable. But, from that location I managed two bars of Verizon signal, so between the two managed to get the blog posted yesterday and some internet work done.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
We got a nice site in the horse camping area at Caprock Canyons State Park
We were up at 6:00am yesterday morning and on the road at 7:00am in order to drive as much as we could without the wind, which was forecast to increase after 9:00am. And the forecast was pretty accurate in that regard. The winds did pick up, but at least it was a head wind... not great for gas mileage, but at least it was relatively comfortable to drive in.
At least until we got to the town of Turkey. After that, we had a minor problem.
At least until we got to the town of Turkey. After that, we had a minor problem.
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Heat warning on Thursday, wind warning on Friday!
We had planned on leaving Paul's place at 9:00am in order to beat the worst of the winds, but for some reason we were a few minutes later than that. We knew the forecast was calling for wind, but it was supposed to be from the south so we were hoping for a tail wind.
Instead, it came from the west and we had a nasty cross wind that got worse as time went on.
Instead, it came from the west and we had a nasty cross wind that got worse as time went on.
Friday, April 13, 2018
Boondockers Welcome
Woke up yesterday morning after a great sleep at Foster County Park, free camping for the night. Nice little park by the river, and quiet during the week, although I've read that it can get busy on the weekends.
One of the things we love about the transient RV lifestyle is opening the windows in the morning to see where we are! Yesterday morning, we had ducks and geese and turtles to see!
One of the things we love about the transient RV lifestyle is opening the windows in the morning to see where we are! Yesterday morning, we had ducks and geese and turtles to see!
Thursday, April 12, 2018
No logic at San Angelo State Park
We woke up to a beautiful sunrise at Menard County Park in our spot by the river. Didn't have to get an early start, so we puttered around on the free wifi and took our time getting ready to go.
But by the time we did leave, it was getting windy. We should have left earlier!
But by the time we did leave, it was getting windy. We should have left earlier!
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
A perfect day
What a perfect day we had yesterday. Perfect weather, and a perfect campsite by the river. If we didn't have more exploring to do, we might have stayed even longer but we want to see San Angelo State Park today, and we have a booking with a Boondockers Welcome host tomorrow.
Spent most of the morning cleaning Sherman. Then after lunch, we took the kayak out on the river!
Spent most of the morning cleaning Sherman. Then after lunch, we took the kayak out on the river!
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Yup, this will do for a couple of nights!
Knowing that it's still winter in Canada, we made a conscious decision to stay here in Texas as long as possible where the temperatures at this time of year are more suitable for human habitation. If that means we have a few long driving days in the last week of the month, then that's the price we are willing to pay!
But, we still did some driving north yesterday.
But, we still did some driving north yesterday.
Monday, April 9, 2018
March Expenses
Okay, have to post this mid day to get caught up. If you missed the earlier post, you can read it here...
http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2018/04/not-thrilled-with-south-llano-river.html
We spent a total of $2,763 CAD ($2,200 USD) in the month of March. Yes, quite a lot higher than expected. Most of that was due to Sherman's breakdown, but we were also far higher in gasoline and toll road expenses than we would have preferred.
http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2018/04/not-thrilled-with-south-llano-river.html
We spent a total of $2,763 CAD ($2,200 USD) in the month of March. Yes, quite a lot higher than expected. Most of that was due to Sherman's breakdown, but we were also far higher in gasoline and toll road expenses than we would have preferred.
Not thrilled with South Llano River State Park
First thing in the morning, we drove over to the library in Junction, Texas to use their free unsecured wifi internet. I checked Verizon's coverage map... for some odd reason there is simply a huge gap in this area. Very strange.
But, at least we know it's not our device that's the problem.
Then, we did the short drive over to South Llano River State Park.
But, at least we know it's not our device that's the problem.
Then, we did the short drive over to South Llano River State Park.
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Very pleased with Junction, Texas
We weren't in a rush to leave Garner State Park, but we left our site at about 9:00am to drive through the park and down to the store where the laundromat is located. Haven't done any laundry since March 29th in Mazatlan.
That's also the last time we emptied our holding tanks, so it had been 8 days and we can normally go 10 if we're careful, so the grey tank was starting to get full. Probably could have gone another few days on the black tank though. Anyhow, we got the laundry done and emptied the tanks on our way out of the park.
That's also the last time we emptied our holding tanks, so it had been 8 days and we can normally go 10 if we're careful, so the grey tank was starting to get full. Probably could have gone another few days on the black tank though. Anyhow, we got the laundry done and emptied the tanks on our way out of the park.
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Not that we would really mind if somebody stole them.
We rode our bikes over to the office again to pick up our windshield pass for our third night here. That was our morning exercise.
We then decided that we had better get some cleanup done to Sherman, so Ruth worked on the interior while I cleaned the bugs and grime off the front exterior. They were so plastered on that I had to use Greased Lightning spray cleaner to get them off. That, and some elbow grease.
We then decided that we had better get some cleanup done to Sherman, so Ruth worked on the interior while I cleaned the bugs and grime off the front exterior. They were so plastered on that I had to use Greased Lightning spray cleaner to get them off. That, and some elbow grease.
Friday, April 6, 2018
Exploring Garner State Park
Woke up to a bit of an overcast day yesterday, and we didn't see any sun until late afternoon. But, it never did rain and the temperature was perfect to go out and get some exercise and explore the park.
Like I said yesterday, it's a big park so every time we go anywhere on the bikes, we know we're in for some exercise. That's okay, because we were kind of lacking in that department over the last three months and we need to get ourselves back in hiking condition because we're planning on doing lots of hiking and biking over the next six months!
Like I said yesterday, it's a big park so every time we go anywhere on the bikes, we know we're in for some exercise. That's okay, because we were kind of lacking in that department over the last three months and we need to get ourselves back in hiking condition because we're planning on doing lots of hiking and biking over the next six months!
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