Days 23, 24, & 25 Del Rio, Texas

Though many of us fell in love with Fredericksburg, it was time to move the caravan about 170 miles south and west, down the road, to the small border town of Del Rio. 

On the road again, each at our own pace, enjoying the scenery. 

When we arrived at the Broke Mill RV park, we were pleased to find a swimming pool, a sparkling clean laundromat, and the best Texas barbecue dinner ever!  Where was my camera?! Following the dinner that was cooked right there at the park,  RV park owner Mike and his friends played a couple of sets of wonderful country music that brought some of our group to the dance floor, as others listened and relaxed. 

Tex gets acquainted with the band. 

The next morning, we visited the Laughlin Heritage Foundation --- a small museum honoring the individuals and the projects of the nearby Laughlin Air Force Base.  No photos were permitted. 

Our next stop was the Whitehead Memorial Museum --- a city and county museum capturing the history of the area.  

Tex and Sharon spent some time in Judge Roy Bean's jailhouse.
Let's hope the Judge is kind, this time! 

The curator told us that the school children enjoy getting the parrots to talk…
so does Phyllis! 

So Tex and Jerusha want to know what happens on a birthing stool, anyway. 

Our final visit of the morning was the Val Verde Winery, a fourth generation winery right in a Del Rio residential neighborhood. 

After a brief tour, we gladly gathered in the yard for wine tasting and wine shopping. 

We had one more day in Del Rio --- a free day.  A day for resting, exploring or taking care of laundry and shopping.  Some of the group attended Cowboy Church, a Texas tradition, where the preacher wears a cowboy hat and the hospitality is right - neighborly.  Others took a drive out to Lake Amistad National Recreation Area. And all made preparations for the next day's drive to Marathon.