Bill Fenn Musical Scholarship Fundraiser

I got the camper back from the shop on Monday and on Friday morning, I headed out for the weekend. Got two new Goodyear Endurance tires at Discount Tire in Brenham first thing in the morning. Put the spare back on the back of the trailer and headed towards San Antonio for a weekend of dancing and a little camping. The bathroom pocket door was off the rail again. 🤦🏻‍♀️

The dances started at 2 pm each day with a supper break between them. It was nice to see the scholarship winners be able to take the stage and show off their talents. Two young girls played the fiddle and one young man played the steel guitar. So glad to see that the younger generation is learning the ropes to keep country music live.

They sold some food and we could bring in snacks. MMM! Tamales! LOTS of good dancing music and it's always great hanging out with our large extended group of dancers. I put my Fitbit to work!💃🏻

The KOA park was nice. Sites were pretty close together, but there were large, mature Pecans and Live Oaks for a good amount of shade over most of the park. Some sites were empty so it didn't feel like sardine cans. The park backs up to the Salado Creek Greenway and it was a nice place to walk the dog. I didn't get to try the pool, but it looked very inviting. The little breakfast cafe had a nice little menu and was perfect for the mornings. The camp store had some RV supplies, necessities, snacks, souvenirs and some grocery items. I think I would stay here again.

 

San Antonio / Alamo KOA

 

Check In: 1 pm      Check Out: 12 pm

🚧 Gates are closed from 8p, Gate code available

👩🏻‍💼 Staff was friendly and helpful

✔️ 🚻 Restrooms

✔️ 🚿 Showers

✔️ 💩 Dump Station

✔️ 🚶🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️ Trails

✔️ 🌊 Pool, Pond, Salado Creek is on the border of the park but no swimming

✔️ 🏚 Cabins

✔️ 🐕 Off-leash dog park

✔️ 🧺 Laundry facility

✔️ 🛒 Store

✔️  🚲 Bike and cart rentals

 

Site #E1

↔ Pull Through on the end of the row
🅿 Site Pad: Gravel, not very level
↔ Spacing: Close (but several spots were vacant, so it seems spacious)
🌳 Partial Shade - Big Pecans and Live Oaks throughout the park
✔️ 💧 Water
✔️ ⚡ Electric 20/30/50
✔️ 💩 Sewer - raised above ground
✔️ 🔥 Fire Ring w/Grate
✔️ Picnic Table on pavers 

Site Notes:

• 📶 Wifi

• 📺 Lots of over-the-air channels

• ❗ Beware of Square metal box on the ground with sharp corners on the lid. Watch your step (and kids and pets). I put a split pool noodle on it that I normally put on the slide.

• Near the cabins and restrooms/showers

• Morning shade on the camping side, afternoon sun

 

🏕 Regular cost per night $53, Discount: KOA 10%

My total cost for 2 nights: $95.40 = Avg $47.70/night

 

🚘  315.6 miles round trip - 10 mph

⛽ Gas price $2.90/gal = $91.52

💲 Trip cost $186.92

💜💜💜 Highlights of this trip💜💜💜

 

❓ Why I went: Bill Fenn Musical Scholarship Fundraiser (my first time). Cheaper than a motel and I had Pepper with me.

 

👩🏻 Who I went with: Pepper 

🌞 When I went: August 2-4, 2024

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✅ What I did: Ate at The Patio Café in the Park. Good food, very reasonable prices.

🚶🏻‍♀️Trails I walked: Salado Creek Greenway Trail (a portion of it). 1.6 mi

 

👀 What I saw: Kids at play, a few hikers and bikers on the trail

🐦 Wildlife I encountered: Squirrels and Blackbirds

 

📚 What I learned: Levelers work best on the downside of slope. Ask me how I know!

🤣 A laughable moment: Antics at the dances with friends

😮 A surprising moment: Pancakes at The Patio Café are HUGE!

 

🙃 An unforeseeable moment:  I didn't realize it was Pet Day on Saturday. My schedule didn't allow me to join in any of the events. (But the store has a selection of dog treats, toys and needs-like extra poop bags).

 

🛍️ My favorite souvenir: Sticker for my Travel Journal

 

Outside the Park:

👢 Where I danced: Martinez Social Club - Rocky King Band, Jody Nix, Brady Honeycutt, Coby Carter, George Dearborne. Great Honky Tonk music!

🍽 Where I ate:

D Willie's Smokehouse, China Grove -huge stuffed baked potatoes, large banana pudding and cobbler

El Tipico Restaurant - good Mexican food and a large menu

One more, George!!!

🛒 Where I shopped: Buc-ee's in Luling (the world's largest Buc-ee's). The store is 75,000 sq ft and is very nice. The parking lot is still under construction and not set up for RVs yet. Luckily, I am rather small and found a place to pull over. There is a truck stop across the interstate with better parking and access.

🧺 Where I stopped on the way: Guadalupe County Rest Area. Nice place to stop, clean restrooms, vending machines, large parking for big tucks and RVs, picnic tables with large covers

Guadalupe County Rest Area (Eastbound)

 

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