The Gypsies are back on the road headed to NC to visit family, friends and bring back the little camper.
Road runner made out of recycled objects just west of Las Cruces NM at rest stop off 10.
Pecos Bill, in Texas, is to the Southwest what Paul Bunyan is to Northern Minnesota and Maine. He is a bigger than life figure captured in a statue of him riding a dust devil holding onto a rattlesnake. There are these 7-foot tall brightly painted boots throughout the town. “Fun Fact”-as Sheldon would say, Pecos held the first rodeo!
2,193 miles and we have arrived safely in Leland NC.
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Upon getting back we got busy shutting down Mark's RV business. First up was selling his van and we got really lucky. Went back to the dealership we bought it from, and they bought it back! I started listing things on Marketplace and we were able to move a lot of stuff.
Enjoying time with my fabulous Aunt Ruthie, she is the toughest woman I know, always my inspiration 
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Spent a nice day thrift storing and then lunch downtown on the riverfront with Lori.
The grandkids will have grown inches by the time we see them next.
The Gypsies are locked and loaded, just pulled out of Ryanville! Headed back to Tucson AZ for the winter 
. Thanks, son, for everything 
. 11 October
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I enjoy seeing the river boats and barges, Lanett, Al.
We landed at the Elks Lodge in Opelika, Al for the night.
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The Gypsies have arrived safe and sound in Atchafalaya, LA. Waiting for the swamp people to show up with some gators.
The next day we landed at the Elks Lodge in Katy, TX.
Took off from there and made it to Travelers World Sun RV Park in San Antonio, TX. This was an area we always wanted to experience and we a finally doing it. This is a great park for exploring as there is a city bus stop across the street.
Started the day out visiting the Mission Concepcion and then proceeded to The Alamo. Then did the Riverwalk which is beautiful and should be on everyone’s bucket list. Left downtown and had lunch then went to Mission San Jose which is super impressive, the bride and groom were having pictures taken. Went inside looked around and the bottom dropped out with rain, so I guess you could say it is still protecting folks. This really is a fun location.
The Mission is a popular location for wedding photos. We always enjoy visiting the missions. ==============
Today we went back downtown to see more of the city, the weather was finally pleasant as yesterday was very hot and humid. Went to Hemisfair Park to check out the Tower of Americas. Standing at 633’, It was built in 1968 for the Hemisfair World's Fair that celebrated San Antonio's 250th anniversary. We walked some more of the Riverwalk, but it was packed with people, some much better on a weekday! Peeked in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church that was beautiful, the stained-glass work was mesmerizing. Walked the streets checking out the architecture was nice as there were less people. Decided to head back to the camper and enjoy the weather, in front of our bus stop stood the Tower Life Building. Construction of the building began in 1927, it rises 404 feet and has 31 floors. It was the city’s tallest building for almost 60 years and housed the first Sears, Roebuck and Company store in San Antonio. Unfortunately, it isn’t open to the public anymore but still very impressive.
At dinner at Southern BBQ and Kitchen, it was excellent, and we highly recommend it. Also ate the previous day at Lum's BBQ which was really good too.
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Left San Antonio and made it to Fort Stockton, TX and stayed at the Hilltop RV Park.
The next day we stayed at the Elks Lodge in Las Cruces, NM. We will be home in Tucson tomorrow!
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