High Tides Close Beaches To Camping

High Tide Takes Over Our Camping Spot

Tropical storm Kadia went into Louisiana but churned up the ocean and the Padre Island Park Rangers ordered everybody off the beach Friday night (2 September 2011).  Before leaving we took some nice photos of people with their 4-wheel trucks driving through the water to escape the incoming high tide.  We were permitted to camp in the parking lot of the Malaquite Beach Visitors' Center for the next two nights before returning to mile zero.

Unknown Party From Colorado
Getting Off The Beach In A Hurry

Greg And Pam With Two Large Poodles
Marky And Shadow
Getting Off The Beach In A Hurry

Tom and Sandy also spent two nights in the parking lot.  When they left they gave us 4 blocks of ice and 5 gals of gas.  They were going home to San Antonio early and had a diesel truck.  They had a gasoline generator and didn't use all the gasoline and didn't need it at home.  So, we were more than happy to accept their welcome gift.  Every little bit helps.  The strange thing is, the same day while back at mile zero a total stranger walked up to us and asked a few questions about our journey and handed us $20 and wished us well.  That gave Dad the opportunity to give him an 8 page flyer titled, "The Ascension Of Latin America".

Tom And Sandy Getting Ready To Return To San Antonio, TX