You already know how my first day started–with the fuel challenge. I am happy to report it got better after that.
As I was approaching Brenham, Texas, I need to stop somewhere to check my route. So I pulled in behind another McDonalds where I promptly took a nap. Boy, I needed that.
Then I decided to go to WalMart to finish buying the groceries I couldn’t carry on my Scoot on my previous trip. Good thing I stopped where I did to check that out–I needed to turn a different direction at the very next corner.
At WalMart I lucked into one of the van-sized handicapped parking spaces right across from the entrance. That meant I could walk into the store then use one of their carts for shopping. I stocked up on heavy and bulky items.
Then it was time to decide whether to stay there for the night or not. It was only 3:30. I had two or more hours until dark. Research showed me Conroe, Texas, was about 60 minutes away. In Conroe I could eat supper at Cracker Barrel then stay there for the night. I like Cracker Barrel food. And their overnight spots are not as popular as WalMart which makes them quieter. So, I decided to go on.
It took me two hours to drive those miles. At one point I got stuck behind a house being moved. Yes, I was driving my house, too, but mine doesn’t require both lanes when going through a town and I can drive the speed limit.
But I did pull into Cracker Barrel just before dark. And it was a quiet night. And a truck arrived to make a delivery just as I was headed in for breakfast so the manager on duty was there to give me a cheerful good morning. Good way to start my second day on the road.
TTYL,
Linda
Conroe is a beautiful area. If you were staying longer, I would suggest checking out Conroe Lake. Safe travels.
Love those Cracker Barrel stopovers but they are soooo expensive. lol
Congrats on hitting the road by yourself…I look forward to following your winter adventures.
What a great day for you! I love, love Cracker Barrel. We’ve never stayed there but we could certainly be happy and content in their parking lot for a day …. or two. It certainly looks like everything is working out for you. You’re comfortable, you’re working out the bugs and you’re having quite an adventure too. Good for you!
i love their potato casserole!
i didn’t know you could spend the night in their parking lot though. how nice is that!
Glad to hear you are finally on the road. The towns you mention bring back fond memories having lived in Houston for almost thirty years. Yes, Lake Conroe is nice but I don’t know where you’d park your rig. If you belong to Escapees (and you SHOULD), you could continue on from Conroe to Livingston. Escapees has their headquarters there and a very nice RV park. (Livingston is not much to write home about, though.) It being that time of the year, you could also investigate the Texas Renaissance Festival up in Magnolia; there are several nice RV parks in the town. Anyway, lots and lots of good luck with your adventure. I really, really envy you! Robert in Bangkok (nee Houston)
Hey Linda!
I thought I was automatically subscribed to your blog, so didn’t think you’d gone solo yet. Did a search this morning and find I’m waaaaaay behind. ; ) Hope you’re having a blast and loving your new rig. I saw the post on cupboard storage and it was awesome. Happy travels! Laura