Hi guys,
with I have promised, here my summary trip.
I have try to be short and..sorry in advance for many mistakes.
02nd August = arrive at Dallas FW at night
03rd August= Fort Worth
In this day…we have seen:
Stockyards Historic District with a Hall of Fame and the Sterquell Wagon Collection, Cowtown cattlepen maze, shops (I bought a cowgirl hat!) and at 11:30 am we saw a Cattle Drive.
We have token a car and we went at FW center : Sundance Square Historic Downtown, external visit the Bass Performance Hall and than, we have seen the Watergardens.
After, we returned at Stockyard because at 3:30 pm there was a tour by Trinity River Run. Before train tour, we ate at Joe T Garcia’s ! (as your recommend)
In the later afternoon, we went to Mesquite at resistol Arena for Rodeo event! WOW!!!! It's incredible!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!
During the way from Mequite to Stockyard, at night, we went up Reunion Tower! Beautiful view!
04th August= Dallas/FW/Kennendale
In the morning, we went to Dallas. We have seen the Pioneer Plaza, tour at Old Red Courthouse and the Sixth Floor Museum.
After the museum, we walked thru the West End and here we ata hamburger in a delicious place but I don't remember the name.
Return in Stockyard FW to see a little show and after….we went to Kennendale to see the speed racing. It's very strange… We have seen this race only TV... On live it's better!!!!
return in Stockyard and visit Billy Bob's! I have eaten an Apple Pie! I like desserts and...apple pie is unique!
05th August= Abilene
This morning we have achieved Abilene. Visit of Buffalo Gap Historic Village , Frontier Texas and external view of Historic Paramount Theater . At evening we would like to went on Drive in movie but…I didn't found this place.
06th August= Amarillo
Visit of Route 66 (Old San Jacinto) located between Georgia & Western sts. along 6th St., shops…and…Big TEXAN (food and stay overnight). In the afternoon, visit the Cadillac Ranch.
07th August= Palo Duro Canyon
Before leaving to palo Duro canyon, we have seen the Amarillo Livestock Auction !
When we arrived in Canyon, Oh..wow… in this day we have been at horse ride tour (1 hour) and…brrr… we was frightening because for us was the first time on horse and the journey has been very difficult.
After, in the evening, we have seen a Musical Drama Texas + dinner at Palo Duro Canyon and we has sleplt there in a Lighthouse cabin.
It's fantastic but during the night, I haven't sleep because there was a loud of wind in the room.
08th August= Fredericksburg
Arrive in the late afternoon and visit of city and the Wildseed Farm.
In this evening, the sherif has stopped us for a check . It's all ok!
09th August= San Antonio
It's a wonderful city!
We have seen World's Biggest Cowboy Boots , the Alamo, the Villita, Paese del Rio and a River walk… very, very nice. We have had a boat tour but not with a tour…with a boat taxi!
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum ,l Rivercenter mall and up of the Tower of Americas.
Dinner at Riverwalk at Rainforest Cafè .
10th August= San Antonio
All day at Seaworld! Beautiful! I like Shamu and the dolphins! The shows have been wonderful!
11th August= South Padre Island
In the morning, we went to Matamoros. Visit Avenida Obregon , Cattedrale , City Plaza and Abasolo Street.
Lunch at Garcia's.
After, we went to SPI and….swim in the Gulf! The water was very hot!!!
12th August= South Padre Island
In the morning, visit the See Turtle Rescue, tour in Port Isabel and up on lighthouse.
Lunch at Padre Brewing Company (pizza!)
Later afternoon…relax in the swimmingpool.
13th August= Corpus Christi
In the morning, stop at Kingsville and tour in Kinks Ranch and visit the Museum.
In the afternoon, visit the USS Lexington. It's a great experience.
Dinner at Kiko’s Mexican Food restaurant ! Very good!
14th August= Galveston
Visit the Moody Gardens ( 1 piramid - Raiforest) and we have token a daily Cruise : COLONEL PADDLE WHEELER + show 4 D
Walk on The Strand Historic District (Downtown Galveston)
15th August= La Porte - Huntsville- Austin
Visit San Jacinto Monument and than, we went to Hunsville . Here, we have seen a Statue of Sam Houston and tour of Texas Prison Museum.
Lunch and after…drive untill Austin.
We have seen 6th street and after a swim in the swimmingpool, we went to the Bridge to see a bats.
16th August= Austin - Arlington- Airport
This day it was only day (middle day) with a rain.
We have seen a capitol Building, Texas Museum and after, we left to Arlington.
In the evening, we have seen a baseball match and Texas Ranger has lost.
Dinner at midnight, last walk in Walmart (my preferit supermarket) , drive untill DFW Airport at 1:30/2:00 am
3:30 check-in and 6:30 on
17th August we left to Philadelphia/Milan.
We arrived in Milan on
18th August.
I would like to thank everyone because this trip for me and my husband has been fantastic and I give you credit for your help and your kindness.
Many thanks from the bottom of my heart!
As soon as I post some pictures...
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