Monthly Archives: January 2011

Today we checked the weather forecast and discovered that there will be severely cold weather over the mountains for the next several days. Single digit lows mean totally wiinterizing the trailer and not having water overnight. Also the local Mexican … Continue reading →

Small armed bands routinely patrol Falcon State Park. With cameras on one shoulder and binoculars around their necks these grey-haired soldiers patrol the trails and roads in small groups, seeking their prey. When someone spots their quarry they huddle around … Continue reading →

I completed a couple of plenn aire studies of the view from our campsite. The first I call Falcon Lake Border Patrol. The second is an impression of the Texas Olive tree that shades our trailer. These trees are everywhere … Continue reading →

This is a picture of a Caracara, locally known as a Mexican Eagle. They are reported to be uncommon here, but we are seeing them daily now.

Today the sun is shining and the wind has shifted to the south. That means we might be able to put up our tent/canopy again. With the westerlies we’ve been getting it acts like a parasail on the side of … Continue reading →

Another sunny day in south Texas. Today the campers here are watching the NFL conference championship games. There’s chili and cornbread in the rec center. Everyone contributes. I’m not sure if Packer fans will outnumber Bear fans, but I’m sure … Continue reading →

Today we took a morning drive into Rio Grande City, the closest town with what we consider a good grocery. Roma is closer, but its stores are of dubious quality. HEB is a big chain in Texas and one of … Continue reading →

Last night we had a tremendous wind storm that blew our tent/canopy right off the trailer. Luckily it wasn’t damaged and we stowed it in the car until this morning. This morning dawned clear and cool. The Texans call this … Continue reading →

Here are a few of the unusual birds we see at Falcon Lake. There are many more. As I get them edited I will post them on my Flickr page. The link is on the lower right of this blog … Continue reading →