Barry and I have been talking about downsizing from our 2015 Newmar Ventana Model 3636. We casually started a couple years ago just to see what was out there. We still aren’t ready to do it TODAY, but our “down time” in Dallas seemed an opportune time to begin actively researching current options. A more… Continue reading Checking out new RVs! What’s a Grech?
Category: Travel
George W Bush Presidential Center
Today we went to the George W. Bush Presidential Center. This was our second Presidential Library Center. Nice to revisit a former president and see them as a real person. Everyone has faults, but everyone has strengths and redeeming qualities. This Presidential Center presented information with a nice balance of things to read, videos to… Continue reading George W Bush Presidential Center
Dallas & JFK
Today we went on an hour tour of Dallas, that was actually a two-hour tour! We met Isaac (our guide) at the JFK Memorial Plaza. There were only seven of us for the tour. This made it a nice, intimate tour. JFK – AssassinationThe Texas School Book Depository building where Lee Harvey Oswald waited for… Continue reading Dallas & JFK
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
April 19, 2024 Today, Dean (Weldon) picked us up at the Dallas Elks to go to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. We began at Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. Even though “First Adventure” is specifically designed for toddlers, the employee monitoring the entrance insisted we go in, check it out and take a fun… Continue reading Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Audie Murphy & American Cotton Museum
Tues, April 16 Dean Weldon, a good friend from Oak Harbor, moved to Forney, TX several years ago. When she saw that we were going to be in the Dallas area, she invited us to come visit and spend the night at her place. Today, we drove over to Dean’s home. How great it was… Continue reading Audie Murphy & American Cotton Museum
WOW! Total Solar Eclipse on Path of Totality
We were not able to make it to the 2017 total solar eclipse, so Barry immediately looked at the path of totality for 2024. Texas made the most sense for us. Being in the Dallas area for the 2024 eclipse became our priority from which the rest of our 2024 travels would be planned. (The… Continue reading WOW! Total Solar Eclipse on Path of Totality
Zion National Park – 4 nights
We arrived at Zion Canyon Campground on September 11, 2023 for four nights. The location was perfect! Only 1/2 mile from the park entrance and visitor center! Great views. How nice it was to have a pull-thru site with a large shade tree and where NO ONE can park on our passenger side. Really made… Continue reading Zion National Park – 4 nights
Star Valley Ranch, WY
While our Zion National Park reservations were set, we were able to adjust our travel days from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Zion for a quick visit with Janice and Joe Morris at Star Valley Ranch RV Park. Joe and Janice live here mid-May thru about mid-October on a site they own. The views all around… Continue reading Star Valley Ranch, WY
Tourist Day in Jackson Hole, WY
Today we did the tourist thing and explored Jackson Hole’s town center area. We really enjoyed this low-key “stroll around as a true tourist” day. We enjoyed the various animal sculptures. “Royalty” – bronze statue by renowned Canadian Artist Karl Lansing. The bull elk is “life and a half size”. (150% life size) We came… Continue reading Tourist Day in Jackson Hole, WY
Tetons -Mama Moose and Her Calf
Sadly, we had to leave Yellowstone today, but we were “MovinOn” to our next adventure. Our views along the way… A short video to take in the panoramic view of the Grand Tetons from the large vehicle pullout for viewing. National Museum of Wildlife Art off on the right. Captured a couple shots of some statues,… Continue reading Tetons -Mama Moose and Her Calf