Friday, January 27, 2017

Hmmmm, maybe I should stay

Regular readers know weather is one of the big influencers of my travel decisions. January has been cooler and wetter/snowier than usual. And less fun. But it has been way better here in the desert than other places. Now the storm system blasting the West has moved on, or taken a break. Maybe it's off catching its breath for something bigger. Once this annoying wind we're having finishes blowing good American sand and tumbleweed into Mexico, the forecast looks very nice.

Mid 70s, mostly sunny, low humidity... This is the winter weather that sells desert real estate. I'd be foolish to leave it in my rear view mirror. Besides, my friends are here.

Meanwhile, the Texas coast forecast looks like this.

Similar daytime temperatures, warmer nights, a little cloudier, maybe some showers, higher humidity. But it will get oppressively swampy before long. Now is sort of a weather sweet spot for that region. Go now or wait until autumn.

I know, I know. The Texas trip is mostly about seeing new places, experiencing new things. And the joy of being on the move. So I'll go. But maybe a few days later. That's what's handy about not needing campground reservations. I'm not locked in.

5 comments:

  1. ZmanJanuary 28, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    "oppressively swampy" Deal killer...

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    1. Vanholio!January 31, 2017 at 9:27 AM

      Exactly. I was just down there visitin' my people for the holidays. There were some pleasant days, but it was hard to sleep comfy on the swampy days.

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  2. the rolling aluminum tentJanuary 28, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    My plan for Texas is to take not just one but two winter seasons to tour. Between Van Horn and Del Rio you can spend an easy two months.
    To the west of big bend NP there is a Texas state park equal in size that has backcountry camping with 2wd accessibility.

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    1. Al ChristensenJanuary 28, 2017 at 7:44 PM

      I drove through Big Bend Ranch State Park a couple of years ago, from west to east along the Rio Grande. I'll be going back.

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    2. the rolling aluminum tentJanuary 28, 2017 at 8:36 PM

      There is 20X+ more land just to the north of the river but the only access point is in the west so you have to double back. Three vehicles can share one site for $8/day.

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