Road Trips

On a Mission x4

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June 14, 2022

Today we ventured a little further south of the Alamo to see the other four missions in the area. Our history lesson went way back to these “self-sustaining communities, built in the 1700s to give Spain a foothold on the Texan frontier.” After decades of neglect, military occupation, and disrespectful tourists, restoration continues, to bring […]

Alamo City

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June 6, 2022

The next stop on our itinerary was five nights on the north end of San Antonio. Since we enjoyed the more well-known portion of the River Walk on a previous trip, we stayed closer to our new digs with a visit to the Pearl District. The misty rain was mostly just an annoyance and even […]

Some Time in N’awlins

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May 31, 2022

Four fantastic days exploring the Big Easy with our Iowa friends included a tour of the city, a cemetery, beignets, a boat ride with Elvis, great food, lots of walking, and drinks on a carousel. I know this city can get hopping (and hot), so our visit was well-timed to avoid the crowds and heat, […]

End of the Road Part Two

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May 22, 2022

This post continues along the Mississippi River to the literal end of the road, ALMOST to where the Mississippi flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Our need to see things thru to the end was cast aside when we discovered if we walked out a little further, it was posted that we would be shot. […]

So Long Snow 2022

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May 13, 2022

The End of the Road Part One The first destination of our 2022 getaway will also serve as some of our last in an upcoming blog series. Some time next year we hope to check off as many historic cities as we can along the Great River Road during several mini-trips. So stay tuned! The […]

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