2024 Spring Trip: Houston, Texas

 Wednesday, 4/10:  197 miles, parked at Lakeview RV Resort, Houston, Texas

When we arrived we were assigned site 199.  However, when we got there it was still occupied.  A quick call to the office and Shauna, the park manager offered us a lake view spot, and comped us one night's fee.  She didn't have to do that, but appreciated.  Amazing service!

Lake view site 111

This park has become a regular stop for us when visiting Houston.  It's located right in the city, but the sites are nice, paved and well maintained.  There are many long term residents here, in fact I met one gentleman who bought a new 5th wheel 7 years ago, and has not moved since the day he bought it. 

We are here for 3 days to visit with Judy's daughter Pamela, who we saw briefly in San Antonio, and her husband Clyde.  The first order of business was to give Pamela some New York home made maple syrup from our good friends back home, Bruce and Donna.

With only 2 full days here we were on the go most the time.  One adventure was to visit the Houston Botanical Gardens, that also included an amazing exhibit of artisan sculpture from Zimbabwe.  The sculpture show was hosted by ZimSculpt. We got to meet the founders and owners of the company, Vivienne and Joseph. Very interesting people and a fascinating exhibit.  We even purchased a piece for our fireplace mantle at home.     

Another day we walked the grounds of the Houston Arboretum and Nature Conter.  

And of course, there was always great food and conversation.  Pamela hosted dinner of baked cod one evening, and we grilled king salmon at the camper the last night of our stay.  One afternoon we had a huge lunch at a local hotspot, Goode Seafood Company.  After starting with a platter of fresh raw oysters, Pamela and Judy choose Campechana de Mariscoc, a refreshing, Mexican-style seafood cocktail made with a special blend of pico de gallo, fire-roasted Anaheim peppers, and diced avocados.  I opted for the blue crab, corn, and poblano bisque, topped with bacon.  When near the ocean, enjoy the fresh seafood!!!  Clyde, a native southerner had a burger.  :-) 

Sadly, our time in Houston has to come to an end.  From here we move on to Meaher State Park on Mobile Bay in Alabama.