Busy Week, Move to Bastrop

What a CRAZY week we had while in Livingston, Texas!  Got car and RV inspected, licensed and tagged, then off to get our driver's licenses - after much running and looking for needed paperwork.  Thankfully, it all came together Thursday - done!  Phew.  Had to drive to Lufkin, about 45 miles north of Livingston, to visit Social Security because I did not have my social security card.  I have not had it for years - so ordered one.  But we are thankful that by the time we pulled out yesterday all was done except one item - and I am getting quotes for insurance on Monday.  Said our goodbyes to the Escapee park - had wanted to visit the headquarters since we became members 6 years ago.  And the visit was great - the folks there helped us all along the way, very knowledgeable, there to help.  Thank you Escapees.  And met some nice folks too.  Maybe some day we will meet up, Trish and Bruce - now full timers originally from Colorado, and Trish and Ben from California who are also full-timers now.  Safe travels and hope to meet again someday.

Escapees Entranceway - Rainbow Park

Lake Livingston

We had wanted to do some sightseeing while in Livingston - never got the chance.  As we drove westbound we did drive past Lake Livingston, a very very large lake.  Reminded me of Ohio.

Our drive to Bastrop was on state roads, did not have to go on interstates.  Amazing that we could wiggle south and west and not travel on those high speed roads.  Drove through College Park where Texas A & M college is - that's a big school!  Tail gating was going on - was a football day. Then on through small towns to here.  Bastrop had a huge fire 3 years ago and it seems that a big portion of the town has been burned.  So sad.

Mile after mile of burn

Saw many large farms along the way.  Many had elaborate iron gateway entrances.  Rocking R, Double T, Rolling W, Lazy This, Lazy That, Pine This, Circle That, etc.  You get the picture.  And have to have lots of cows.  The homes on these farms were reminiscent of The "Dallas" TV show - was looking for JR Ewing to come riding along.  Did I tell you Texas is big?  We are still in the eastern part of Texas, haven't gotten half way across.  If we drove an hour we would be in Austin, the capital.  Or 1 hour southwest and we would be in San Antonio.  Just glad we are in warm weather.
Had trouble finding a campsite - did not know that the Formula One racing is going on - about a 20 minute drive from here and this is serious business!  From this location the racers go to Dubai! They had been in Australia, China, not sure where else.  Only here for a couple of days, visited friends here and will move on Monday towards Kerrville.

Love the entrance ways