Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tour

 April 22, 2013

 Taking Connie's advise we wander  the back country stopping at Brian Champagne's Swamp tour.

Look careful, Gators everywhere.

 Weekend get-a away, or Cabin on the lake.

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This tree is estimated to be over 300 years old.

Nest of baby Hawks ready to fledge

This vegetation is what keeps the swamp "fresh" We were told the gasses would smell so bad you could not be there.

Brian Champagne expanding the deck area.

Driving south from Champagne's we see this Gator along side the road.

so we stop at the park a little further

can you see him?

Visit with Ellie Dillon

 We left Harlingen on 4-20-13 , drove to San Antonio to spend the afternoon with our friend Ellie.  She was a docent with us at Gladys Porter Zoo working in the Aviary.  Ellie had recently moved to SA to be closer to her daughter.

 Beautiful Entrance

 Coffee in the Cafe

Ellie's front door with the gift of Birds from Jesse

 We brought Ellie a new Flamingo Tervis cup

--We had a great visit and will return on our way to Texas, Thanks Ellie , we love you.

Out with the old..

March 25, 2013 A double wide on the corner next to Connie and Charley was removed from the park. I remember the day that unit was brought in and set up.

It was quite the effort with lots of challenges. 

 There were many eyes and cameras  about.

--First step was to "break" apart the unit. 

  Humm, will it fit between the trees?

 Connie's house was close and they needed to use her yard to maneuver.

 

 Sliding the first section out into the street

Alright, the trees are still standing, and the crowd goes wild with cheers and applause ! [OK, maybe a bit of embellishment]

 The driver backs around the corner, then  forward out the gate.

Very soon the Crew returns to get section number 2

 A pan lid, bottle of water and can of soda was left on the counter as it travels down the road.  I wonder how long it stayed there.

 Headed for the gate

Judy and her Mom are helping to "supervise"

 Connie likes her Golf Cart

 The new view from Connie's Corner Lot.  You can see all the way down to Mom's car now.

 The view of Connie's home from the busy street.  Nothing will go undetected now!