Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Lake Livingston, Onalaska, TX

ODOMETER: 81,982 | MILES TRAVELED: 4,037

by Grant

It’s supposed to rain today and it is overcast when we get up. We figured we’d use today to catch up on some work and housekeeping. Jack and Ellie have school so they’re busy for a lot of the day.

Jana and I had planned a walk along the waterfront but No Trespassing signs thwart our efforts everywhere we turn, so we settle for a walk around the KOA Onalaska RV park. We spotted some turtles in the creek and a great sign for Onalaska which we wanted to share with our sweet friend Sam, who camped here one night on her trip across the US by bicycle.

I have some final items to resolve with our house sale and Jana has the blog to work on, so we’re both happy for the time indoors.

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We spotted some turtles in the creek and a great sign for Onalaska which we wanted to share with our sweet friend Sam, who camped here one night on her trip across the US by bicycle.

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