We left the campsite this morning and headed West to Alamo Village, the Alamo replica and Old West town that John Wayne constructed for his film "The Alamo". It was a long ride, but definitely worth it. When we began to get out of civilization, the countryside took on a real Texas look, like you'd imagine it- complete with cacti, deer, vultures, and jackrabbits. We drove by ranch after ranch for miles without seeing any sign of civilization but fences.
Alamo Village was a really neat place. It had everything that an Old West town should- a jail, marshall's office, bank, hotel and more. Every couple of hours three talented actors would put on a hilarious gunfight skit. We spent most of the day walking around looking at all the buildings here, as well as the beautiful view. We saw several jackrabbits. Smokestack tried chasing one (which he at first mistaked for a kangaroo), but it was slightly too fast for him. He named it Jumpin' Jack.
The Rio Grande and Mexico
After leaving the Village, we drove a little farther and saw the Rio Grande and looked across it to Mexico. Then we headed back to the camper through 120 more miles of ranch land. A beautiful sunset and an enormous rainbow provided a perfect closing for the day.
~Sherlock
1 comment:
That sounds like so much fun! Is it really hot? It looks more lush and green... not quite as brownish as it is here.
And, I'd love to see that Old West town! That sounds like great fun! Tell Smokestack to catch that rabbit! We'd love to see its hide hanging on your living room wall!
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