Our last full day in The Woodlands is spent cleaning and packing stray accoutrements purchased for the slow journey North and a hasty side trip to Trinity, TX to check out the possibility of a TX winter work camp position for next year. Turned out to be a most certainly worth no consideration for a work camp environment so we shall try, try again. Maybe Huntsville State Park.
Frost heaves, Texas style, along Hw 290 to Austin slowed our journey just before Giddings where you best cool your jets anyway or the local law enforcement officers will stop to ticket, or if you’re lucky, just warn you to slow down. Spent the night at La Hacienda RV Resort and Cabins in Austin and quickly added it to our more-nights-here-please for a future return.
La Hacienda had neat and clean everything…putting green, large clubhouse, pool, free morning coffee at the office,
Huge off leash dog park,
Newer washer/dryers, ample sized toilet/shower/sink bathrooms, shade trees by the cabins which were speckled throughout the park,
Lots of snowbirds but the grounds are tidy, a comfortable “homey” feel. Small original touches like bird houses nailed on or hanging from almost every tree and a picnic park above the river.
Love Austin and will snatch up time here in any quantities given, even if just for one fleeting night. So worth staying up way past both of our bedtimes for a sprint through the magnificent new Whole Foods Market located in the new shopping area, Domain.
We passed through Johnson City of past President Lyndon B. Johnson fame. A delightful little town with a variety of Junque shops and tiny hole-in-the-wall diners. LBJ Ranch, inside Lyndon Johnson National Historical Park where he was born, lived, died and was buried, was a point of interest and will be added to our Bucket List for next time around.
Our drive to Kerrville for two nights stay at Buckhorn RV Resort was uneventful. John was impressed with the Resort. Me? Not so much so.
Casita’s for Class A rigs to lease located across the bridge, adults only gym
Outdoor bar with drink specials, Family/Adult Only pools and shower houses
Large off leash dog park and children’s play area across the bridge, spacious entrance but exorbitant nightly rates, sites are not that staggered and feel cramped, WiFi is spotty until about 11:00pm, located very near huge power lines and I can clearly see/hear the trucks on IH-10.
Biggest redeeming quality for me was the Hill Country wildlife next door to the Resort. Lots of events and socials happening but for a TX Resort, I didn’t quite feel at home.
Yea side trips! The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden loomed off to the right as we made our way to Buckhorn RV Resort and called for us to return…so we did.
You can see that 77.7’ tall hollow Coming King Cross from miles away, its location being the same latitude as Israel. Although the Garden is not complete, we basked in its perfect combination of tranquility and inspiration.
From the entrance upwards to the mountain where the gigantic cross is planted, currently stone lined and gravel road, is structured with areas soon to be filled with plants and flowers, formed in a vast 100 yard long cross embracing the earth.
Fisher of Men
The Great Commission
Several brass sculptures from noted Christian artists Beverly Paddleford of Lander WY, David Broussard of Dallas TX and Max Greiner Jr. of Kerrville TX adorn the area but wherever you gaze, the cross has a mighty presence.
Mary, Mother of Jesus
It Is Finished
Drove into the town of Kerrville seeking Wal-Mart. Block after block of metal roofs on every store and business along our route. Even the beautiful early 19th century cream colored stone buildings are topped with the stuff. Authenticity is moved aside to accommodate lower cooling bills and more reasonable replacement costs. Not that I have a problem with being environmentally frugal…but really…does every single business roof and government building roof in Kerrville need to be covered with metal? Seems someone was able to convince the whole town to throw authenticity out the window when it came to roof restoration.