First Week in Paradise...

Neighbors across from us

Ken and Kallie

Nearby campers

Ken talking with some other Iowans

At the restaurant on the pier



The bay bridge



A week ago today we arrived here at our original destination in Rockport, Texas, near Corpus Christi. This is where we had a reservation to stay for a month, and we are very glad we chose this resort.  Everyone has been so friendly, and there are plenty of activities to keep us busy. The weather has been awesome, and we are enjoying it so much that we've extended our stay for another week.  The campground has about seventy long cement pads to accomodate campers, with many shady oak trees to house the squirrels that constantly torment Kallie, our dog. The brand-new rec hall is where the community breakfasts, potluck dinners, dances, musical performances, poker tournaments, and other activities are held.  The sparkling pool, the fitness building with daily exercise classes, two laundry rooms, the lending library and opportunities for day trips have pleasantly filled our days.  There are two SuperWalMarts nearby, each about five miles away in opposite directions, which we have frequented a few times already.  Today we drove down to Corpus Christi and ate a relaxing lunch on a patio overlooking the water, while seagulls flew around us. On the way back we took a ferry, and saw many beautiful homes along the coast.  And on a side note, the Muscatine Journal editor Chris Steinbach contacted us earlier this week about our "turkey trauma" on the way down here, and there will be an article about that in the newspaper soon!  Hopefully, the pictures posted here might give you an idea of our surroundings.  Thanks for all your comments and good wishes!