Thursday, June 2, 2011

The Family Farm-Cerro Gordo

Mark's family farm on his dad's side of the family.  There are still 3 family members that live around the old farm house and once we got there they all came out to help and check out the caravan.  It was very peaceful being here and visiting with everyone.  Word spread quickly and nearby relatives came to visit and sit a spell, life just seems to be slower here.  Later in the afternoon we headed into Fair Bluff to pick up a few things, get gas for the generator and check out the River Walk that was recently finished. The River Walk is more than a mile long.  The town has been working on it, through grants, for 11 years. 
The elevated walk is mostly shaded and has some resting areas along the way.











We really enjoyed ourselves and would like to come back with the kayaks.

















We even saw a redheaded woodpecker







It was a wonderful walk along the river so if you are ever in this small town that has a population of 2000 off HWY 76 I suggest you check it out.







We visited Mark's mothers grave in Chadborn, she is our gaurdian angel as well as my dad.  They both loved to travel and they are with us for every mile.









The old family farm house is surrounded by big beautiful pecan trees.  Mark remembers gathering them as a child, his grandmother sold them to pay her taxes.  This inspired Mark to plant pecan trees on our land.  We have 17 of the wonderful trees.





Typical front porch with blue ceiling to help keep away spiders and deck boards that slant down to help the rain run off quickly.  I know this porch has seen alot of action and the stories that were told while watching the traffic go by...


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