South Texas Boxing

When I was planning this trip, I wanted so badly to get these two boxes: Mexico Flag by Silver Eagle and The Lost Moai by Monkeytoes. I believe Monkeytoes is now an inactive boxer, but The clues are still available. I saw that it had been last found Oct. 2006. I was hoping it was still there. To get these two boxes meant that I was getting stamps that had been around a very long time. I was pretty sure that Mexico Flag was still there. When we arrived at Goliad SP, it was beginning to rain. The rangers said there was a big storm headed our way. I had to hustle to find the Mexico Flag box and PsGuru had carved a stamp the night before so, I had a box all ready to place at the park. Holding onto my umbrella and stamping in without getting anything wet was a little tricky. I re-placed the box and walked further down the trail. I found a nice spot for Mission Espiritu Santo, wrote down the clues and left the trail. Hiking the rest of the trail and looking for the other boxes in that park was out of the question at this point. The rain was beginning to come down harder. I made my way back to the Mission, where I found PSGuru having a nice chat with the Ranger that in charge of the Mission. He told us the history of the Mission and the land around it, which was very interesting. These Rangers were the nicest I have encountered. The Mission is a beautiful building! I was told by the Rangers, that artist come there and paint and also draw the building. after touring the Mission, we left to drive down the road to tour Presidio La Bahía, the Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site, Fannin Battleground State Historic Site. I found it very interesting that the church at Presidio La Bahia is still operated by Catholic Diocese of Victoria. What a great experience to walk into a church that has been in operation since 1749.
It was still raining when we left there and headed back to Victoria. Now it was time to look for The Lost Moai. We found the spot where the box was suppose to be and PsGuru was taking pictures of a hear of deer meandering around and eating grass. We were in a park several blocks behind a mall so, this was really unusual. To my great delight the box was still there!!! WOOHOO!! I hope it last a very long time.
I attempted another box that was suppose to be in the park, but to no avail. It was missing. On this trip, I stamped in six boxes and attempted nine. It was great trip and we had a blast!! I hope to go back to Goliad when it is not stormy so I can hike the trails there. It rained all the way back home. As I came through Houston, there was a tear in my eye as I did not get to box there. I'm not complaining, just love those boxes down there!

By the Sea

I LOVE the ocean. It just seems that the waves can just carry away all of your problems and for just a little while, it does. Besides having a birthday on July 14th, I was also married on the same day. PSGuru and I always try to take a few days off to enjoy ourselves and celebrate another year together. This year was our 29th anniversary. PSGuru isn't a boxer, but I think I am about to win him over. We decided, to my great delight to leave a day early on our trip so we could take in Galveston. I have been there many times, but he had not ever had the pleasure of walking the seawall and enjoying the view. We stopped in Kemah on the way down, but the rain was the rule of the day. I did attempt two boxes but it was not meant to be. With our fingers crossed, we headed to Galveston hoping the rain had passed through there. Driving on to the island was really nice and the sun was shining bright. I got my route ready for the next day to find some new boxes that had been placed since the last time I was there. Thanks to the Hoppers and 4Anglers, I collected some really nice stamps. PsGuru took some really nice pictures while I was stamping in. I now have three new stamps in my logbook. I also ventured out to the State Park where I located Lucy Locket's Box which was in great shape.
Tomorrow it's on to Goliad State Park where I hope to add some more stamps to my collection.