We take scenic byways whenever we can – longer than by interstate, but definitely worth the extra miles.

After leaving our Habitat for Humanity service project we traveled through more bayou land, saw azaleas just beginning to bloom, visited interesting historic spots, and started into Texas.

Our destination was visiting a friend Debbie from Cambodia whose family lives in north Dallas area.  She suffered a serious accident last year while on home leave, was hospitalized and underwent brain surgery.  It has been a long road to recovery, and her recovery is a miracle of God.  There are still some side effects, but the doctors did not think she would survive.  We had a wonderful visit with her and her sister Becky who is helping her in the recovery process.

We mistakenly thought taking the interstate would help us navigate the travel through Dallas – WRONG!  The GPS looked like somebody had been playing with a spirograph, and the speed limit was 75 – which most people were driving.  Very challenging driving an RV through the traffic (mid-morning, by the way, not even rush hour!). And the GPS did not know that there was major road construction everywhere!  Changing lanes was nearly impossible to navigate and several times we sped past our “turn”.

Ultimately the extra hour cushion in time was used up, but we did meet Debbie and her sister at Buc-ees!  A new novelty springing up along interstates! Only after getting there did we learn that they serve wonderful food – for take-out only.  So, we had cozy dining in our RV!

The next day we met Cliff and Joyce Weaver for a scrumptious breakfast, and Bud and Cliff caught up on past history from Flanagan.