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| THE NIMITZ STEAMBOAT HOTEL postcard - mailed 1989 Caption: Fredericksburg, Texas, once boasted the only bathhouse between San Antonio and San Diego! Restored to its 1890 dignity it now houses The Museum of the Pacific War dedicated to all who served with Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz during World War II. |
Visited this museum in this very German area. Our nights under the stars are over -- too much dew. It was like sleeping in a sauna. Now we put up tents every night. Been in State Parks the last 2 nights. See you all in about 2 weeks.
Love, Harold
Today was our 4th century [one hundred mile plus] day -- bkfst @ 5:30. We are staying at the 1st Baptist Church --- we all appreciate the showers here. It is also 1 block from a nice P.L.* (open till 8 P.M.) & the U.M.C. *caught up on W.S.J.
Yesterday was our day off – 5 of us went to the U.M.C. & then a 40 mile bike ride in the P.M. to Washington on the Brazos where TX declared their independence from Mexico. Nice museum also.
In Austin visited LBJ museum (GG would approve). Had lunch there in a gourmet grocery store -- gumbo soup (just like N.O.), a qt of milk & some muffins. Bought a cantaloupe @ Safeway for 69¢ & white grapes today for 69¢. This is like civilization after the 1st thousand miles "of nothing."
J. Harner said to tell you "Good luck on the M. Club tea." She did ride all day today & is now asleep. People are beginning to peel from too much sun. The temp is great here until about 10 A.M. & then HOT. The most common sign along the road is "FOR SALE."
Lunch in Spring, TX today – 63 miles. ----H
Our home -- the 1st Baptist is like a deluxe Y -- even has a hot tub, hand ball ct + all the basics. Slim (he is 6'5") & I have taken over the 9/10 grade room. Plenty of room to "dry" the laundry.
It is now 10 PM -- just back from Port Arthur where we all went on the bus to a fish restaurant right on the water. I had crayfish 5 different ways -- too much fried stuff. (Not listed in M. or 3A)*
We have a new gal as a bike mechanic -- she replaced a broken spoke for me. She also doubles for taking "formal" pictures, which she did today.
Coming around Houston yesterday was like riding at the Dayton Mall. We have also been on some really back roads. On the Bulletin Board here "Welcome Wondering Wheels - Coast to Coast"
*The parents of the minister here "think" it [the restaurant] is a great place. --H
After a bkfst this A.M. of hot cereal, blueberry pancakes & fresh fruit we were on the road. The LA Welcome Station was not yet open.
Had a police escort w/ mile long (high wire) bridge into Lake Charles.
Just finished lunch of 3 BLT & fresh fruit here in Iowa, La. (Yesterday we went thru China, TX). We are making progress in getting out of TX. This is pretty bayou Country – rice growing & perfectly flat. --Harold
Since the church here is having a revival, we rode the bus to Lake Arthur & staying at a Church Camp. Had supper here of pork chops, potatoes, corn, beans, jello & choc. pudding.
We are to leave here @ 5:30 for the Church where we will have bkfst @ 6 A.M.
4/27 -- now in Baton Rouge -- they "bused" us across the Mississippi River – just in time to go across the city w/the 5 P.M. traffic. It has been our 1st day of showers.
Appreciate all the mail here – that way we know it is Thursday. Staying at the Baptist Family Center tonight – again like a "Y" w/2 swim pools – But we can't get in until 7:30 because of a conflict – we are eating tonight at 7:30 and then it will be bed time. Ah, the vacation life -- Ha! --Harold
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