Day 16 - Saturday, December 14 - Enjoying Victoria

 Last nights low was 66. We ran the AC all night because the humidity was near 100%. The day was mostly cloudy with high near 80. 

A little after 11 we headed to Mumford's for some BBQ. We found Mumford's when we were here in the  spring. The food was so good that we wanted to be sure to go back when we were in the area.

The decor may not be impressive but the food more than makes up for it.

Kathy got a brisket plate and I got a rib plate. 

You stand in line and order and pay at the counter. Drink options are sweet tea, unsweet tea and probably water. You get your drinks, find a table and someone brings you your  food. When we were here in the spring the line was long enough that we could barely close the door behind us. Today we were early enough that there were only two people in front of us. That was the shortest line while we were there.

There are no Aldi's around Harlingen but there is one here in Victoria. After lunch we went to Aldi's so Kathy could stock up. Then it was back to the campground. Kathy put away groceries and did a couple of loads of laundry. I took a couple of bike rides. Kathy took a picture of me as I biked past the RV on the other side of the stream. I did 7.2 miles after we returned from grocery shopping and later did another 3.4 miles before I went to pick up pizza for supper. Riding here is so nice. Concrete or asphalt pathways to ride on and no steep grades.

In between bike rides we did some alligator watching. We were sitting outside and noticed some folks who were walking down the path stop and look at the stream. Once they left curiosity got the better of Kathy and she walked over to look. I took this photo while sitting in a lawn chair at the RV. The tall grass is on the banks of the stream.

The alligator on the far stream bank is at least 6' long. I will be sure to have a 9mm in my  hand when I step out of the coach in the morning, in case he decided to sleep under the coach.

We decided on pizza for supper. Kathy found a super deal (the Belly Buster) at Double Dave's, a place only a few miles from the campground. The pizza is great, the pepperoni rolls are okay, I didn't eat any of the "desert" pizza but Kathy said it was good. We have enough leftovers to feed us for another 2 days.

Just after dark, as we were sitting eating our pizza. Some type of parade when down the street. The first vehicle was pulling a float that reminded us of an arcade at the state fair. It was playing loud music. Behind it were multiple vehicles that looked like jacked up, souped up gas powered golf carts. They had lights all over them. There was one car and one truck that I don't think you could have placed your hand on the body without touching a light. Several of the cars sounded good. They would stop, let the others get ahead so that there was a gap and then hit the gas hard to catch up. We have no idea what it was all about.

God is good. I pray that He blesses you and yours. He has blessed me.