Gruene is a German-Texan town in Comal County in state of Texas. Once a significant cotton-producing community along the Guadalupe River, the town has now shifted its economy to one supported primarily by tourism.
We hit up a winery (they just seem to find me!), did some shopping and walking about the town, stopped into Gruene Hall, a authentic dance hall with music, and finally met Jake & family for dinner at Gruene River Grill. What a wonderful time we had. Jake and Emily are very happy and successful and Landon was such a sweetheart! Reminded me of when our boys were very little!
Here's a short video of the Guadalupe River from our campsite:
The next day we had a short drive to Austin and stayed overnight in a MARRIOTT!!!!!! A real hotel!
We had dinner and music at the Broken Spoke. A real Texas treasure for many country music stars. The place was a museum of all who've visited.
Then off to Marathon, Texas, just north of Big Bend National Park.
It was quite a drive from Austin but it was beautiful. Here's a folder of short UNEDITED Go Pro video clips we took on the drive. Pardon any swearing, inappropriate music and bug shit all over our windshield!
Marathon contains a revitalized hotel, cafe's, BBQ, French Grocer, and the redone Motel campground we stayed in. This town that has so much to offer. Nevermind the 360 degree views surrounding us. We had superb BBQ at Brick Vault Brewery, breakfast at Oasis Cafe, shopping at the French Grocer and fine dining last evening at 12 Gage Restaurant in the Gage Hotel. We had taken a bike ride to Pont Park & Gage Gardens and saw a fox, Pronghorns, cattle, etc.
The Marathon Motel & Campground is known for its dark skies, although we stayed during a Waxing Gibbous of 97% illumination so it was hard to see many stars. Fabulous place to stay in.
Took this video for my grandson Mason who is obsessed with trains!
Then off early this morning as there are 50 MPH winds today, so we could drive through the park and get settled at our Tin Valley Retro Rentals Campground! We literally are in the middle of nowhere, but it's so cool! Hunkering down until the winds die down and we rented a jeep for 2 days for travel in the park. More news once we complete the next 2 days at Big Bend!
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