Victoria, Texas

Today was the day to leave the Rio Grande Valley and head toward Georgia.  The volunteers here had a Valentine's day potluck last night so we were able to tell most of them goodbye there. One of the workers there gave me this picture a few days ago. The other guys in the picture are Reggie and Larry that I worked with here.

Most of the scenery today looked like this.

We were a long way from the border when we ran into this border patrol check station. Dogs were being used to check cars and they asked us if we were citizens and if we had any fighting chickens in the RV.

We saw signs about the King Ranch and looked it up on the ipod and found out that they had tours, so we stopped. It was an interesting hour and half tour.

The running w brand of the King Ranch.

Janice gazing into a live oak tree while waiting for the tour to start.

We saw a lot of horses and cattle, but most of the pictures were shot from the bus window.

Can you find two baby alligators in this picture?

This is the weavers studio where one of the employees made saddle blankets.

The spinning wheel for the wool.

And the loom for weaving.

On one wall was this collection of brands.

I couldn't get a clear shot of the huge house, but I cought these peacocks on the steps. They are said to help to drive away the rattlesnakes.

One of the old buildings on the ranch.

It was an unexpected stop, but we enjoyed the tour very much! Tonight we are staying at the Gateway to the Gulf RV Park in Victoria, TX.