My Quantum Discovery

Goodbye, Texas! Hello Las Cruces, New Mexico!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by LindaJune 15, 2018

Did you know that Rhode Island, the smallest state, can fit into Texas 221 times? No wonder that it seemed to take forever to us to drive from Mission, Texas to Las Cruces, New Mexico, a distance of 850 miles. Driving …

A Quick Trip to Mexico – Nuevo Progreso

Posted on January 2, 2017 by LindaNovember 3, 2017

Located about 40 miles from Mission, TX, Nuevo Progreso is a popular tourist destination in Mexico. Not because of its beautiful scenery or beaches but because this tiny border town draws tourists for its artistry, good food, pharmacies and 180 dental …

Birdies & Butterflies – Mission, TX

Posted on January 1, 2017 by LindaJune 15, 2018

In southern Texas it was very easy to be bitten by the bird watching bug, particularly at Bentsen Rio Grande State Park. We’ve always enjoyed watching birds at our feeders in our backyard but during our stay we had an opportunity to …

A Visit to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), Mission, TX

Posted on December 31, 2016 by LindaJune 15, 2018

The Rio Grande Valley is located in the southernmost tip of South Texas and lies along the northern bank of the Rio Grande River. Although it is known as a “valley” it really isn’t, instead it is a delta or floodplain containing many oxbow lakes or resacas formed from pinched-off meanders …

Twas The Night before Christmas – in Mission, Texas

Posted on December 25, 2016 by RobDecember 26, 2016

My recollection of the events from the evening of December 24, 2016 from our campsite at Bentsen Palms in Mission, Texas. Twas the night before Christmas and all through the coach, Not a creature was stirring, not even a roach; The …

Boondocking Tips for Entegra Owners (Quartzsite)

Posted on December 18, 2016 by RobJanuary 2, 2018

Update: December 28, 2017 If you have never been to Quartzsite before, the Arriving at Quartzsite Dashcam Video might be of interest. Also first timers may want to check out the blog post of our first long term boondocking experience at …

Port Aransas, TX – Pioneer Beach RV Resort Review

Posted on December 16, 2016 by LindaSeptember 14, 2020

Website: Pioneer Beach Resort Location: Date(s) of Stay: December 5, 2016 arrival, December 16, 2016 departure General Information Located on the 18 mile long barrier island of Mustang Island a few miles south of Port Aransas (aka Port A), this resort is nestled amidst …

Exploring A Bit Of The Texas Gulf Coast

Posted on December 16, 2016 by LindaSeptember 14, 2020

After our stay in San Antonio, our original plan was to head to Kerrville and Fredericksburg, popular spots in Texas Hill Country. But as is often the case with us wandering gypsies, plans are quickly changed on a whim. All it took was …

On A Mission To San Antonio

Posted on December 5, 2016 by LindaMay 7, 2020

Texas is another state that we have not had an opportunity to explore, except for a few pre-RV visits to a company office in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area many, many years ago when we were working. This year our goal was …

San Antonio Eatin’!

Posted on December 5, 2016 by LindaSeptember 14, 2020

San Antonio, a mecca for food lovers! So many restaurants and so many choices. In the mood for fine dining or pub grub? Tex Mex or authentic Mexican? Italian perhaps? Burgers or steak or BBQ? German bratwurst or sausage? British fish and chips or bangers …