We arrived at Port A RV Resort after a long haul, and the forecast warned of rain. I thought: “This might be a bust.” But by the second morning, the showers had turned into an invitation to explore hidden spots.
Cozy Morning & Comfort Food
Rain pattered on our RV roof. I stayed inside and made buttermilk pancakes with blueberries (just add pancake mix plus milk, egg, blueberries). The recreation rooms at the resort have fully stocked kitchens, so we borrowed a skillet and whipped up stacks.
Later, we lit candles and read by the window. Outside, everything gleamed wet, colors deeper.
Museum & Local Flavor
When the rain let up, we ventured into town. Port Aransas has charming galleries and boutique shops. We ducked into a coastal art gallery and admired driftwood sculptures, sea glass pieces, local paintings. Then we found a cozy café and indulged in shrimp enchiladas and margaritas (for us adults)—the kind of lunch that warms you from the inside out.
Rainy-Day Recipe for Dinner
Back at the RV, the grill area was damp, so we opted for an easy chowder skillet:
- Ingredients: diced potatoes, corn, shrimp or crab, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cream, herbs.
- Method: Sauté onion/garlic, add potatoes, broth, simmer until tender, stir in seafood and cream. Serve warm with crusty bread.
We ate under the awning, listening to rain drums. Later, we headed to the rec room, chatted with neighbors, played cards.
By day’s end, the rain had turned what seemed like a setback into one of the coziest, most memorable days of the trip.