24/02/2016 Wednesday
This week turns out to rather quiet but we still managed to get out on a cultural visit. Andy took us out to Bandera, “Cowboy capital of the world”. This is a small (pop. 860) but busy little town. Our main purpose of the visit was to go horse riding and eat (again!). We went out to the Twin Elm Guest Ranch where wrangler Jim got us saddled up and led us out on a trail for an hour or so. The horses were very gentle and just followed each other in a line. This was a first time experience for me and something that I have always wanted to do. Our trek took us through little wooded river beds and across the Medina river. There was evidence of the massive flood of last summer but today it was sunny and cool with signs of spring and a little more green after the rain of the previous two nights. What a wonderful way to experience nature but from the back of a horse!
After the riding we went back into town for lunch at “The Old Spanish Trail” restaurant. The décor honours old western movie stars. We ate in the John Wayne Room. We then visited the General Store before getting back for Andy’s lecture.
Eating in the Old Spanish Trail
What an amazing experience. I love the pictures! Glad you fulfilled a dream x
That looks such fun. What great adventures you are having! I see the portion sizes for dinner haven’t shrunk since I was last there…no danger of leaving the table hungry!