Well we are a little behind in posting where we are for the holiday season. We landed in Mercedes at the Llano Grande resort on Dec 12th. It is by far the largest and has the most amenities of any other place we’ve been so far. Three pools (all heated) 12 pickleball courts, 4 tennis courts, 4 horseshoe pits, 15 shuffle boards (outdoors), Event Centre with bar/restaurant, Wood working shop, Rock shop, Tai Chi, water aerobics, tons of craft and game events, along with tons of music/dances. Golf course just next door as well with a restaurant. I’m sure there is more but you get the idea.
Here are a couple of pics of the area
Weather is great and we are biking/swimming and getting to know the area, but we have to talk about the Christmas golf cart parade the other night. While many homes and RVs are decorated for Christmas, it is amazing how you can take an old golf cart and turn it into a Santa Claus parade of sorts.
Couple of other interesting facts about this place. We are very close to the Mexican border. In fact we pass a sign on the way to the golf course (no we don’t golf, but do go to the restaurant for their chicken wings) that mentions an international boundary at a water commission that is not just fenced in but has barbed wire around the top. What do they think is going to happen to the water? We have no idea, it is strange. The other interesting item we saw is a U.S/Canada flag. Not two separate flags, but one flag. Don’t know about you, but we had never seen this before either.
I can’t not mention the local food/veggie truck that comes every Tuesday morning. I went for the first time this week just after Barb left for home. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but wow was I surprised! They had everything beyond what you see below. I don’t believe I will have to go to the grocery store at all while Barb is away., we’ll see. The Papaya and pineapple are very fresh, and tasty. In addition to what you see below they had potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions of all sorts, lettuce, oranges, apples, pears etc. Incredible really.
I will occupy my time here with everything available for me to do, and on Boxing Day I will take a behind the scenes tour of the local Zoo. THAT should be interesting, and after that I will tour the zoo from the front. Can’t wait. Will post thoughts and pics after it happens.
Barb & I wish ALL our family and friends a wonderful Christmas holiday filled with love and laughter, and a Happy New Year everyone!!