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cameron, louisiana

cameron, louisiana

took the ferry to beachside town on the gulf. after katrina 90% of buildings are gone. only cement pads remain. a few trucks, boats, sheds tipped over in roadside fields. most of debris gone, but no new houses, or a few. lots of trael trailers sitting near slabs that were homes. one carb shack on beach is rebuilt and serving..

sam houston state park, loiusiana

lake charles louisiana. warm sunny 5 inches of rain in 2 days. next 14 days forecast is for sunshine and temperatures in mid 70s to mid 80s. low humidity, cool nights in 50s. lots of hiking trails in the state park. most are 1-3 miles long. shaded, run next to river or ponds. lots of birds, great blue heron, green heron , white egret, cardinals, hummingbirds, bluebirds, bluejays, ducks...snakes, water and land. squirrels, deer...

village creek state park, texas

south east texas. nice park. sites are private, park is not busy. good, warm showers, no laundry, but town is close. $17/night, $2 for state park entry.

jasper, texas

road side full of flowers in full bloom. green trees with all leaves open. beautiful countryside! got lost between interstate roads 96 and 69. big thicket preserve. hiking trails allow dogs on leash.

hot springs , arkansas

rainy, cold. high 40's. dogwoods in blossom. forsythia in bloom. daffodils blooming. woods are full of magnolias, no blooms yet.

southern spring

April 11th michigan 10:30. windy, cloudy, cold. 47 deg

cottage grove, wi

visiting pam and harry for her birthday ( 50th)