Hiking

Hmm, what all happened today. Well we started the day in Port Arthur, a very seemingly poor town. We wanted to look at some old homes but they were all closed so we headed out towards the Big Thicket Preserve. We drove to the visitor centre so that we would be able to find a hiking trail. Howrah we were successful and we found a trail and took a 2.5 miles walk though the thicket. It was lovely and we enjoyed ourselves very much.

We had earlier picked up a brochure informing us about a house in the city of Orange so we headed there to check it out. It is called the W.H. Stark House which was constructed in 1894 in the Queen Anne architectural style. The Stark family were the only ones who ever lived in the house (from 1894-1936). The home was closed from 1936-1971 at which time they began a ten year restoration process before opening to the public in 1981. The home was not nearly as elaborate as the Bishops Palace but what they did have was all the owners furniture and belongings. Boy did these people collect stuff and not just any stuff but expensive vases, paintings, crystal-lots and lots of crystal. Even in the closet it was full of purses and broaches and more and more beautiful things. This family loved to shop all over the world, it's too bad that we were not allowed to take pictures.

Then we were on our way to Louisiana. Thankfully we made it to the tourist information before they closed. Tonight we wanted to stay in an RV campground so we could fill up with water and empty the used. Also having power would be good for charging our devices that in these days have become so important to all of us. We ended up securing the last sight where I am currently typing this blog.

Tomorrow we head to New Orleans but along the way we hope to visit a few plantations. Will let you know how that turns out.

Praise The Lord!