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Aug
31
2026
Concrete and steel sculpture of an ornate spiny lizard at Indian Springs Park Waco Texas

Indian Springs Park Waco Texas

Indian Springs Park in Waco, Texas is part of the Brazos Riverwalk that I told you about in my last post. Located in downtown Waco, Indian Springs Park sits on the west side of the Brazos River. Home to several festivals and events each year, the park features the...
Aug
24
2026

Brazos Riverwalk Waco Texas

Our last full day in Waco, was spent strolling along the Brazos Riverwalk Waco Texas. It was a glorious warm sunny day with a brisk breeze. Perfect for taking in some amazing scenery. This area of Waco was absolutely gorgeous! The Brazos Riverwalk meanders along the...
Aug
17
2026
Steve standing beside a lime green Jeep-like vehicle between two trees at The Silos Waco Texas

The Silos Waco Texas

Magnolia Market and Gardens at The Silos in Waco, Texas, is a shopping mecca and entertainment space developed and owned by Joanna and Chip Gaines. Establishing themselves as an HGTV couple who renovated houses in declining Waco on Fixer Upper, they helped revitalize...
Aug
10
2026
White subway tiled wall with black sign that says meet me at Magnolia Table Waco TX

Magnolia Table Waco Texas

Steve and I decided to spend a week in Waco based on our desire to have brunch at Joanna and Chip Gaines restaurant there. So we went to Magnolia Table Waco Texas to celebrate our 57th Wedding Anniversary. In the six years that we have been traveling full time, we...
Aug
3
2026
Woman behind a food counter serving a cracker with Jerky spread at Slovacek's in West Texas

Slovacek’s in West Texas

Slovacek’s in West Texas was quite close to Texas RV Resort, where we stayed to visit Waco. We passed billboards for Slovacek’s that boasted “As seen on Texas Bucket List”, so we knew we had to stop there. By the way, the town is West. It is...
Jul
27
2026
Painting of Frida with small monkey, thorn necklace, black cat and hummingbird on display at the Frida Kahlo Exhibit Houston

Frida Kahlo Exhibit Houston

It feels like eons ago that I went with girlfriends to the Frida Kahlo exhibit in Houston. It was, in fact, way back at the end of February. The exhibit was spectacular! It opened my eyes to the amazing artist and person Frida Kahlo was. Some pieces of her art were...
Jul
20
2026
This view shows the RV in the ditch with the Jeep still on the tow bar. Finally Back on the Road!!!

Finally Back on the Road!!!

After six weeks of being sidelined The Traveling Locavores are finally back on the road!!! It feels so good to be sitting in front of my desktop computer in my office/bedroom aboard Ladybug! The time away from Ladybug has felt endless. What most people consider a...
Jul
13
2026
The large kitchen at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello with burners, fireplace and work table.

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

Hoping this will be the last repost for a very long time! But I know you will enjoy reading about incredible Monticello. Originally published on December 16,2021 Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello was just about a half hour drive from Small’s Country...
Jul
6
2026
A dining room with green walls, black and white floor and square table set with white tablecloth and blue dishes at George Washington's Mount Vernon

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Since we are still sidelined while Ladybug is waiting for parts, I’m reposting about historic Mt. Vernon. Happy 250th birthday America! Originally published on October 5, 2020. Do you remember when you were in school studying George Washington and his mansion in...
Jun
29
2026
Lots of rocks and waterfalls in the park in Beautiful Greenville South Carolina

Beautiful Greenville South Carolina

As some of you may know, Steve and I have been side lined by a minor, but frightening accident we had in Kansas. We were leaving an RV park on a gravel and dirt road and Ladybug skidded into a ditch and almost overturned! We were pulled out sideways and went in our...
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