Great photos - and I am super excited about the new book!
South Texas, particularly the RGV is interesting. My first wife's grandparents lived outside of Raymondville, and that's where I first "fell in love" so to speak with Texas. But yeah... when it's hot down there, it's downright oppressive.
I'm glad to see Freer in particular on this list, because I haven't been south of Refugio since I moved out here nearly a decade ago, and I've been plotting a trip down there and I definitely want to spend some time in Duval County after spending more time than I probably should have reading about George Berham Parr.
Isn't it incredible? I had the opportunity to see the film on the big screen a month ago and they are even more mesmerizing in large format. I hope I get to see them in person someday!
You are right about the heat -- I found myself wondering if I was just being a wimp but it was incredibly oppressive. Did you read about about George Berham Parr, or just things online? I am fascinated by him as well.
This book might have some stuff of interest for your next trip that way. The author was from Crystal City and I remember when I read it, lots of places are mentioned in South Texas where the authors played that I had never heard of. Some might be standing in some sort of recognize able shape. https://www.buckinghambooks.com/book/the-texas-honky-tonk-trail/
Great photos - and I am super excited about the new book!
South Texas, particularly the RGV is interesting. My first wife's grandparents lived outside of Raymondville, and that's where I first "fell in love" so to speak with Texas. But yeah... when it's hot down there, it's downright oppressive.
I'm glad to see Freer in particular on this list, because I haven't been south of Refugio since I moved out here nearly a decade ago, and I've been plotting a trip down there and I definitely want to spend some time in Duval County after spending more time than I probably should have reading about George Berham Parr.
Also, I just looked up Roberto's work - wow! It is just remarkable! In particular I really love the birds pictured here: https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/spring-2020/articles/gallery-pinatas-by-roberto-benavidez.
Edit: And now I've seen even more... just remarkable stuff!
Isn't it incredible? I had the opportunity to see the film on the big screen a month ago and they are even more mesmerizing in large format. I hope I get to see them in person someday!
You are right about the heat -- I found myself wondering if I was just being a wimp but it was incredibly oppressive. Did you read about about George Berham Parr, or just things online? I am fascinated by him as well.
This book might have some stuff of interest for your next trip that way. The author was from Crystal City and I remember when I read it, lots of places are mentioned in South Texas where the authors played that I had never heard of. Some might be standing in some sort of recognize able shape. https://www.buckinghambooks.com/book/the-texas-honky-tonk-trail/
Neat! This looks awesome, I will pick up a copy
Wow, big trip, very nice.
Thanks, Merlin! Yeah, lots of places in one day :)