The low last night was in the high 40's, it great to finally get far enough south for warmer weather. We left White Oak Park at 10 AM and headed to Victoria, TX. We topped off our fuel before getting on I10, $2.99/gallon. We had seen the station on the into the park and knew it was an easy in and out for the RV. I knew there were stations where we could buy fuel for $2.80/gallon, or less, once we got into Texas but didn't think it was worth the hassle of trying to find one we could get in and out of. The "name brand" truck stop stations are always 30-50 cents a gallon more than the discount stations. When it takes 74.6 gallons to top off our 150 gallon tank its worth searching for a discount station we can get in and out of.
Light rain fell a few times, but never enough to leave the wipers on full time. Traffic was heavy most of the 278 miles and HEAVY for a few of them, especially the 50 miles through Houston. Still lots of construction on 59/Future I69 south of Houston. Traffic actually runs on the frontage roads that parallel the highway while they completely rebuild long sections of US59, which was a divided highway but not limited access.
We stopped at a rest area between Beaumont and Houston for lunch.
It was around 3:30 when we finally pulled into Victoria RV Park and got set up. It was a challenge getting the tow bar unhooked. For some reason the pins connecting the tow bar to the car were in a bind. No matter what I did I could not get them loose. I ended up having to drive them out of the connections. I grabbed my table and a beer and took a break after all that work. Kathy, who did all the driving today, was in taking a nap.
This is a great little park, only 18 spaces, $12/night for a full hook up. The RV parking section is along the edge of Victoria's 660 acre Riverside Park. Four and a half miles of the Guadalupe River run through the park. We spent several days here in early March of this year, on our way back north. We are only staying 2 nights this time. I hope to spend maybe a week on our way back north in the spring. There are several museums within 50 miles that I would like to check out.
One of the cool things about staying here is watching the deer stroll through in the early evening. At 4:30 I had seen 4 of them further down the park. Four more came out of the woods and walked down an asphalt walking/biking path around 5:15.
Photo blown up.
The crossed the little stream a little further down the way and then actually walked part way back up towards the campers.
Kathy was out after her nap. She said that it seemed like they were looking to be fed.
Friday's high here was 74. It is misting rain, on and off, and very humid. Tonight's low is forecast to be in the mid/high 60's.
God is good. I pray that He bless you and yours. He has blessed me.
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