Miles 136
We made it to our first appointed destination! I am happy to say we are safely in Quitman, TX at Gov. Jim Hogg City Park. It was a shorter day for us but we are a bit road weary anyway. We are looking forward to not being on the road tomorrow and also looking forward to the 5 days booked in New Orleans (Jan 11-16). After we left somewhat busy Hwy 20 we were on Interstate 17, then 80, then 37, which are more like enjoyable country roads. Hwy 37 brought us right into Quitman. This looks like a friendly and nice place to live, just another "small town" America. Our views today were mostly rolling hills with bare deciduous trees, which I think were mainly Oak trees. with an evergreen here and there. I think it would have been beautiful before the leaves fell, a little dreary right now. We did pass a couple large impressive homes, a few small farms, and a lot of modular homes on what looked like 1 acre plots. The sun is shinning and it is a cool 47 degrees "feels like" 40. Sadly there are NO SHOWERS so it is the Casita shower for me. The plus is free Wi-Fi so that is nice.
My grandfather spent a lot of time in that East Texas area, hunting by Mineola, and my parents both graduated high school in Longview. I think it's beautiful in that area...at the right time of year, anyway. :)
ReplyDeleteWe drove through Mineola! I imagine it is breathtaking here in the fall before the leaves fall. Talking to one of the LHC guys today, he said it is, but hot and humid - almost unbearable in the summer months.
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