May 7th - Lubbock to Solado, TX

Drove well-maintained freeways most of the way from Lubbock to Solado. We were surprised to find rolling green hills, reminiscent of Pennsylvania. And it was only 96 degrees! Stayed at an Army Corps of Engineers campsite on the shores of Lake Belton - a flood control lake on the Lampassas River.

The campground was only five minutes away from the home of my oldest brother Douglas' oldest son, Doug. Doug and his lovely wife, Jamie, were gracious hosts in their new home. We enjoyed margaritas and a bottle of the blanc de noirs from Phesant Ridge Winery where we stayed the previous night. We watched the Kentucky Derby on a big screen on their patio. What an exciting race! Then we drove to charming downtown Temple for a Sushi dinner. Jamie flew out early the next day for a business trip to New York to meet with prospective buyers of her company's business.