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Oct
6
2025
Rectangular white plate topped with a hero roll filled with sliced pork, carrots, radish and cucumber was a Taste Vietnam in Houston TX

Taste Vietnam in Houston TX

After a month our delightful visit to the Texas Hill Country had come to an end. We decided to return to Houston for a month to spend more time with our dear friends there. On our return the four of went for a taste of Vietnam in Houston TX, by visiting Pho Saigon...
Sep
29
2025
Steve and I standing in front of Montana Mike's Steakhouse in New Braunfels Texas

New Braunfels and Gruene Texas

New Braunfels and Gruene Texas are two intertwined towns near where we were staying in Canyon Lake. Both are steeped in German heritage. For our last day of exploring our friend Jacki’s area of Texas, she took us to a couple more tiny towns. We started off with...
Sep
22
2025
Steve and I standing behind a large sign with white letters FBGTX.

Sunday Funday Fredericksburg Texas

Before we began our Sunday Funday in Fredericksburg, Texas we had a delicious and filling breakfast in Canyon Lake. From there, our intrepid tour guide Jacki, took us to explore more of Texas Hill Country. The charming city of Fredericksburg is in central Texas. It...
Sep
15
2025
Colorful river boats cruise under the bridge at San Antonio River Walk

San Antonio River Walk

The first time we visited the San Antonio River Walk was in November of 2020. It was right at the height of Covid and avoiding crowds seemed to be key in avoiding Covid. So our River Walk tour consisted of a lovely boat cruise but not much actually sightseeing. We...
Sep
8
2025
Red geraniums and cherry blossoms along the path to a wood and limestone pagoda at the Japanese Tea Garden San Antonio

Japanese Tea Garden San Antonio

Steve and I were excited to return to San Antonio to see more than we had in 2020. It was even better this time because we had our fabulous guide and dear friend Jacki. First up was breakfast at Duck Donuts, then the Japanese Tea Garden San Antonio and after that a...
Sep
1
2025
Me blowing out the birthday candle of my cheesecake at Italian Garden Restaurant Canyon Lake TX

Italian Garden Restaurant Canyon Lake TX

The date was Saturday, April 5, my birthday. And to celebrate my birthday we went to Italian Garden Restaurant Canyon Lake TX. Canyon Lake is just one of many small towns the dot the Texas landscape. But those small towns are filled with hidden gems like Italian...
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