Our internet access is not better and photos seem almost impossible to send but there is no point in getting upset at Tengo because at this point, it is what it is. The whole park is having problems. Not a very successful trial period.
Today we went to a large outdoor flea market at Donna which is to the west of Brownsville. Aside from getting stung by a wasp, it was an interesting experience. Lots of vendors selling clothes, jewellry, fresh fruit and veggies and loads of other "stuff". We bought a couple of RV things, a fresh pineapple and a car back support ($4!!). Dalton wants to go back on another Saturday to get a sun screen made for our motorhome from window. One of the couples we went with got a sunscreen for their patio for $20 (made to order).
One the way home we drove along a road that ran just inside the Mexican border. At times we could see the fence (concrete at the bottom with steel rails rising vertically from the concrete). Some of the yards of the homes ended at the fence.
By the way, there seems to be little zoning here. Commercial, industrial and residential exist side by side, as do affluent houses and shacks. Only in a few new subdivisions have we seen housing that is all similar, with no other type of development intermingled.
We made quick trip out to South Padre island the other day and it is like being in another world. Very touristy and commercial. We are going to make a day trip since there is a bird santuary there that we would like to see.
Dalton is going on a kayak trip this week with a group from Winter Haven. I'll let you know how that goes.
For the quilters, we did go to the quilt store at Harlingen which is the closest quilting store. It wasn't a huge store but that didn't stop me from doing some damage to the MC. The owner must have felt sorry for Dalton. She regaled him with stories of her history and that of the store location. It used to be a night club. Freddy Fender began his career there.
The Winter Texans are gradually filling up our park. I think they are a strong economic force for the entire Rio Grande Valley. Some towns double their populations in the winter!
Just to rub it in, it was about 90 F today. Wish you were here!
Just to rub it in, it was about 90
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