Where are we going to spend the winter?
We have been talking about this for a while. We have officially traveled every State in Mexico and have spent five of the last six winters there. We love Mexico and it's people, we love the food and we love meeting other Mexican RV'ers. But...
We spent the winter of 2010/11 in the southern US States and loved it there as well. We developed a taste for southern hospitality and food and have a longing to go back. The weather is cooler, there is no doubt about that. I looked back in my Blog and read about many days where I talked of having both electric heaters on all night. I remember frost on the ground in Galveston, Texas at Christmas.
I also remember the great shrimp and oysters eaten in waterfront restaurants and meeting many travelers from Canada. The fun Happy Hours and shared meals and last but not least, finally finding warm weather in south Florida.
So we have decided to explore the Gulf Coast one more time this winter. We will head to Yuma, as we usually do, and then head east to Texas' Rio Grande Valley for a week or two before following the coast to who knows where?
As usual, we will make up our route as we go so it will be a surprise to us as well as to you. I emailed our Florida friends Paul and Dodi and they are going to be around, although maybe not in the same house. They have a pending sale for their property and if they sell they are going to move to an RV co-op on the Gulf Coast near Sarasota, FL where they have bought a spot and say they should be able to find us a spot to rent there for a month. We always enjoy our time with them so maybe we will make it that far.
On the way home, we will cross the country as far north as the weather allows. We have no idea where that will be but that is how we like to travel.
Tag along with us. It will be fun! Oyster Po' Boys, Gulf Shrimp, Etouffee, Baguettes, Waffle House breakfasts.....
Rain, Cold, And Fog
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Mexico will miss your pesos amigo ;-( I have a friend in Puerto that just sold his house in Florida after being listed for years - maybe things are looking up there. Have a GREAT TRIP - we will follow along ANYWAY ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe USA will take a few more of our pesos that Mexico would, that is for sure.
Delete...and Norma won't have to worry about hiding her booze under the bed! We will miss seeing you but then there is always the year after next.
ReplyDeletePot, meet Kettle! ;) ;)
DeleteI don't blame you. Of course we also love Mexico, but we've never taken the time to explore California, Arizona, or New Mexico so one winter soon we will forego Mexico to explore these states. Zero ambition to ever head to Florida though.
ReplyDeleteThis winter, we're doing Namibia and South Africa before flying to Mexico in March to pick up our motorhome and drive it north next April.
Have fun, we'll be following along.
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Who knows how far we will get. Namibia will be great though!
DeleteYou must have done well in the market this year if you can afford to stay in the US. Watch the waistline though. Those Waffle Houses are probably addictive.
ReplyDeleteGood point! I always lose weight in Mexico. Remind me to order a salad with my crawfish etouffee!
DeleteLove the Gulf coast, but also love Arizona so we try to check those areas out every year if we can.
ReplyDeleteHave fun.
If it were only a little warmer George, it would be the perfect wintering spot!
DeleteSounds like a great plan, Croft and should be a lot of fun. Safe travels as always.
ReplyDeleteThe Great Lakes are something to see if you are out and about in the spring.
ReplyDeleteWhere will Norma get for all those bargains...going to miss you cheers and safe travels les
ReplyDeleteNorma can find a "bargain" in Saks Fifth Avenue!
DeleteKeep us posted on your itinerary. Some of us may be in your area.
ReplyDeleteThat would be fun!
DeleteI've been wondering when you would share your 'plan'. Nice to know it's as flexible as usual. Looking forward to reading about your travels. Lakeside has changed hands but the new owners seem to be making changes slowly.
ReplyDeleteSee you both there! Sarasota will be the furthest we will get..... Let's meet up for some etouffee LOVE!
ReplyDeleteGreat plan - hoping to see you two on the road. Sarasota will be the furthest we get. Let's meet for Etouffee!
ReplyDeleteSorry Teresa, you ended up in my "Moderate" file. Yes! Let's meet somewhere!
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