Strolling Around in Corpus Christi, TX Texas April 2024 A Day Among Corpus Christi’s Past and Future I walked to the area near the historic Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge from the seawall to capture some bridge photos. As a bridge enthusiast—no, not the game—I always enjoy going the extra mile for a good photo opportunity. Next to […]
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Continuing Our Travels: From Harlingen to Corpus Christi Texas April 2024 A Touch of Holland in Harlingen & The Plains Before we left Harlingen, TX, we took a short farewell walk through the neighborhood, following a waterway. The scene, particularly under the gray sky, reminded us of the canals back home in the Netherlands. It
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Learning America’s History Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park Texas April 2024 A Pivotal Moment in America’s History The Palo Alto Battlefield, now a National Historic Park, memorializes the site of a pivotal moment in US history. On May 8, 1846, US and Mexican troops fought on the Palo Alto prairie. This Mexican-American War battle
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Where Nature Meets Space Dreams: Boca Chica Beach Texas April 2024 A Walk to the Rio Grande’s Mouth We drove to Boca Chica Beach State Park at the southernmost tip of Texas, close to where the Rio Grande River flows into the Gulf of Mexico. We have seen the Rio Grande River several times at
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Highlights in Harlingen Texas April 2024 Exploring The Arroyo Colorado Trail Our Airbnb’s location in Harlingen, TX, was fantastic. The Arroyo Colorado Trailhead was just a short walk away. This scenic trail is like a green artery flowing through the heart of Harlingen. It follows the river’s curves and cleverly hides the roads and buildings
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A Visit to South Padre Island Texas April 2024 Queen Isabella Causeway: A Bridge with a Somber Story We spent a delightful day exploring South Padre Island. To get there, we crossed the Queen Isabella Causeway, a 2.37-mile bridge connecting the island to Port Isabel, Texas, on the mainland. It’s the second-longest bridge in the
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Saying Goodbye to Austin, TX Texas April 2024 Howdy Buc-ee’s! After a last early morning walk in Austin, TX, we said goodbye around 10:30 for an estimated 6-hour drive and a 344-mile drive to Harlingen, TX! I only took a few pictures during the drive. Heading south on Interstate 35, the corridor between Austin and
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A Perfect Day Exploring Downtown Austin Texas Amazing Panoramic City Views Our Austin visit started at the scenic Colorado River Sidewalk. The weather and temperature were perfect for a long walk through the city. When we crossed the Colorado River via the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, we got stunning views of the city’s skyline and Lady
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LBJ Johnson National Historical ParkA Day of Delights Texas April 2024 Exploring the Ranch While Waiting for the Eclipse Our goal today was to see the total eclipse. However, with the cloud-covered sky not looking promising, we headed out early to Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Even if we didn’t see the eclipse, we
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A New Perspective on Lyndon B. Johnson Texas April 2024 A Change of Heart after Visiting the LBJ Presidential Library As a young girl growing up in the Netherlands in the 1960s, the Vietnam War dominated the news. The horrifying images on television and the anti-war demonstrations left a lasting impression: I always associated President
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