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Texas became my adopted state when I moved from New Orleans to Austin in 1971. I hadn't even begun to explore this huge state when I started fulltiming in 2001 and headed off to even more unknown territories.

I've been back several times since then, but I'm ashamed to say it's been the same ole' story - you take your home turf for granted and forget to even get your camera out. Last time I was there, I was consumed with family business and other necessities, so I didn't get to work on my Texas pages. I'm committed to changing that next time I get back there, but for now I wanted to let you know about a good repair service I used last time I was there in the sweltering heat.

Quickly, I'll just give a little preview here of my most important favorite things about Austin - a place to stay and Mexican food:

RV Park: Pecan Grove RV Park on Barton Springs Road. I always feel right at home here whenever I'm back in my hometown. I've seen remarks in forums that it's an old funky place with mostly fulltime residents. That may be true from their perception, but it's the good kind of old & funky with a nice feel to it, and every resident I've ever met there were really good folks. The park itself really is in the midst of an old pecan tree grove - nice and shady - and you couldn't ask for a more convenient spot. Close to downtown for exploring the state capitol, 6th Street, beautiful Zilker Park, and my favorite restaurant is within walking distance. Sometimes it's tough getting a monthly spot, but they do have pull-throughs set aside for overnighters.

Mexican Food: Chuy's on Barton Springs. It's hard to pick a favorite Tex-Mex place in Austin because so many are really good, but I always come back there for my favorite salsa and chili rellenos - and their homemade flour tortillas are the best I've ever had anywhere. Watch out, though, because their creamy jalapeno dip/dressing is addictive! Substitute their green chili rice for the regular kind and you won't be sorry. There's almost always a wait to sit at a table, but they serve free chips and salsa and have a bar area to sip their delicious margaritas.

Links: RVing friends Jim and Chris have some shots of Austin with both places above on their website Odie's Roadies. I really enjoy reading their blog and their computer savvy site GeeksOnTour.com.