Galveston Island State Park, Galveston, Texas
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. ~ Proverbs 18:10
Today was an icky, rainy, somewhat dangerous, almost six hour, 269-mile drive, that was only supposed to take us about five. There were several close calls on I-45 as we passed through the Houston area – stop and go traffic and cars cutting every-which-way as they tried to get ahead. Their efforts, however, were futile. No one was going anywhere anytime soon. And it rained the entire drive, which it wasn’t supposed to do according to the weatherman.
I happened to have my phone on when this truck buzzed by us, narrowly missing our mirror!
This was only one of several near-misses today.
But with the grace of God, we made it without mishap this time! Thank You, Father!
Blanco State Park, Blanco, Texas
this road to the campground was a bit steep
and our front end sraped a little as we drove down to the bridge.
Because of the weather, we didn’t walk around the campground like we usually do, but I found this information on the town of Blanco on-line:
In 1858, Gen. John D. Pitts and the Pittsburgh Land Company established the town, which featured a Methodist church, school and Masonic Lodge. Over the next few decades, its population boomed, even through the destructive Civil War. Since its early days, the town has been known as one of the biggest ranch and farm trade centers in Texas.
The Old Blanco County Courthouse is an official Texas Historic Landmark, and for good reason. It’s unique architecture and memorabilia gives visitors insight to Blanco’s history. The courthouse has even been called one of the “finest examples of courthouse architecture from the late 19th century in Texas” by the National Register of Historic Places. Movie buffs might also recognize this beautiful building is also featured in scenes from the 2010 film True Grit.
There’s huge black beef (angus?) cows right beside us. Well, their pasture is at any rate. They stay a good ways away, but we can see them, even through the drizzle and hear them lowing occasionally.
That’s it for today. Weather’s not looking great for much of the next 10 days we’re here, but who knows? That could change at any time, right?