It was around 6:40 am when we opened the door and saw that the sky was crispy blue with not one cloud in sight. It was a bit chilly, but it sure felt good.
After showering we fixed hash browns and eggs for breakfast. Cleaned up the van a bit, got trash thrown out. Checked out of the campground at 9 am. Got propane filled up. Lots of heads turned when they saw our camper van ;-)
On way to San Marcos for sightseeing before heading down to San Antonio. While exploring San Marcos Erwin wanted to stop at Shipley's Donuts to get their donuts because he wanted to see how good they are. Not so great, he said.
Beautiful homes in San Marcos area. There was a road construction on Hunter Road (80) then to Gruene, TX. Sightsee the old town for several hours. Sheri Rush recommended that we eat at the Gristmill restaurant, but we were not that hungry. Took picture of water tower and the restaurant. Went inside and they have so many diming rooms - indoors and outdoor. Even have a room with view of Guadalupe River. Fantastic place. We will definitely want to eat there next time we are in town again.
Went in many stores around the town. Interesting stuff. Some things we would love to buy and take home, but no space in our van.
Got gas at Valero ($3.29) in New Braunfels, TX
We drove down to New Braunfels, TX, got on I-35, not a meandering road to us, but we were running out of time to visit two more towns.
GPS instructed us to go on the route which is actually a pedistrian bridge that is in historic Milltown, so Edith got out and walked around a bit to take pictures.
Finally saw a gas station that sells E85 for $2.99, but we just got gas a while ago
Now in New Braunfels downtown. Cruising along the street
Back to I-35 S to San Antonio, exit 175 to Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch -Africa Safari Texas Style, but we stopped at Walmart to get a loaf of bread plus other items. Made sandwiches, then hit the road.
Entered the town of Garden Ridge, took picture of the water tower.
Entered Natural Bridge wilflife Safari, paid $17 per person plus a bag of feed. 6 miles to drive around at 5 mph. Fed some animals
It was fun. Erwin spotted a roadrunner with a lizard in its beak, running across the road and into the trees.
Left the safari at 4:30 pm.
On way to San Antonio KOA. We were TIRED AND HUNGRY!
GPS screwed up again telling us to get on/off I-35 and feeder several times.
Finally arrived San Antonio KOA off Gremble Road, about 5 miles from downtown.
Nice campground, very spacious, friendly staff. They serve breakfast at reasonable prices. Got site H-3 for $33.10.
After settling in Erwin explored the back woods while Edith was fixing vegetable stir-fry over rice pilaf. There is a nice bike trail, so we decided we were going to bike after supper.
Biked for about an hour and half. Saw brown rabbit, few egrets, cardinals, lots of songbirds. Erwin heard an owl, but could not see where it was, so he called and the owl called it back, but Erwin still could not identify its location. While biking back to the campground the sun was setting in over the golf course.
I loved Natural Bridge Wildlife Safari. I went there maybe three times. One time, CJ wanted to feed the ostrich. I told him to be careful - all of the sudden, the ostrich had no patience of waiting. He slid his head through the open window, bit CJ's finger but managed to take a few feedings, backed out. CJ was shocked then cried. Brittany and I laughed a little bit. His finger bled a little. Then he said he wanted to feed the ostrich again! I said no and went off. LOL
ReplyDeleteYes Yes, the ostrich could not wait, it invited itself inside the van, took the feed right away.
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