Finally! Texas warmed up and we are here

 We left Tucson on Monday and arrived in Texas on Thursday!  Texas is big, not sure I want to do this trip for awhile.  Once you leave Las Cruzes, New Mexico there is nothing until you get to Hill Country.  We did get off the interstate before Bourne and so we enjoyed all the little towns and wineries!  It is starting to look like Napa CA with all the fancy wineries.  I'm told they are not near as expensive!

Paul worked Friday so Teddy and I enjoyed a quiet day relaxing in the campground of one of Pauls dealers!  FREE!  One of the perks he has!  It was cold overnight but the weather man promises warm.

Warm,  he was right!  We slept with the windows open and only one blanket. We didn't even need the little heater!  Yeah!!!  Saturday and Sunday are our days of exploring.  We have been to this area many times so I took my sisters recommendation and went to a Silo Gallery glass blowing shop in San Marcos where you can watch them work.  Watching glass melt is impressive.  I bought a vase but I found a shade for a pendant light in our kitchen which I will order once we get home and Paul confirms this is possible!



We then found Wimberley, a very busy touristy town with many artist!  We have been here before and it was so busy we found a JP's Wimberley bbq place just outside the craziness and enjoyed ribs and brisket!  Paul loves ribs, I like brisket.  It was good but I like sauce with mine.  

From there we just enjoyed the drive, looking for a winery or brewery for a break.  We found Twisted X with a great variety of made here beers and a nice patio where we could sit, enjoy the warmth and Teddy could sit with us!  One of the cool things here was they had an RV park right onsite!  I think this would be a wonderful stay next time.

From there we explored the area a bit more finding several gems.  We checked out the BBQ place my sister suggested, more on that tomorrow!

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