After Sunday church and breakfast at another Mexican restaurant, we tagged up with our friend Doug and headed to Hidalgo for an afternoon at Borderfest. The highlight of our day was seeing Charro for the second year in a row – yes the “cuchi – cuchi” girl is still going strong at age 59. We tried a few snacks from the food court, looked at the Australian exhibit and then headed back to the park for the evening’s ice cream social.
Monday morning we headed off in two directions – Jane to Stretch class and then Aquacise in the pool and Paul to the computer club meeting. Late in the afternoon, we headed to the Dance Hall for the State Fair – the first time that it has been held in the park. Each state set up displays with tourist literature and “give-aways” as well as draws for various prizes. Quebec, Ontario and Canada each had a table so the Canadian snowbirds were well represented. Bo Rivers, a singer who does lots of Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison songs, was the evening entertainer - http://boriversmusic.com/
We really like him and hope to get to see him again next year.
Tuesday was a busy day. Jane started her day with a “Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast” then we were off to the U.S. Border patrol station for a tour / indoctrination. A bit Rah Rah, but it was very interesting to see how the resources are deployed to stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling from Mexico to Texas. After a quick stop at our favorite HEB grocery store, we headed back to the RV Park for a 3 pm “Cajun Gumbo” feast and pot luck. The food was delicious and it was fun to meet some new people on the other side of the park. Unfortunately during the festivities, word came that one of our friend’s mom had passed away in the local hospital.
On Wednesday morning, Paul went golfing and Jane to Toys for Tots and then to Aquacise class in the pool. We were thrilled that the Texas hot weather arrived and it finally hit 94 degrees!! What a glorious day. At noon, Jane went to a ladies style (fashion) show and luncheon in the dance hall while Paul headed to the pool to cool off. Late in the afternoon we went back to the pool for another swim – it is a good thing that Jane has a large supply of bathing suits. Although it was tropical heat during the day and evening, it cooled down at night so we slept comfortably with the windows and vents open.
We awoke Thursday to heavy thick fog. When the fog started to lift, Paul took advantage of the overcast sky to wash the trailer – First time since we’ve been in the park! The sun broke thru before Paul was finished, so it was off to the pool to cool off when the job was done. Today’s a bit cooler than yesterday – but mid 70’s and sunshine are great.
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