A DAY IN TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

From its early beginnings as a German settlement camp, Fredericksburg,Texas is now a picturesque and vibrant community that has found a niche in wine and peaches.

In addition, a treasure just steps off Main Street, is the National Museum of the Pacific War where visitors quickly become engaged in the personal stories of the Americans from all branches of the military involved in the Pacific theatre of World War II.

But a true highlight of the day was the time spent inside the Lyndon B Johnson Nat'l Historic Park that included a tour of the LBJ Ranch . The "Texas White House" as it is sometimes referred to, was the first property outside of the Nation's capitol where a sitting President kept office.

Our High Street Travelers group photo above shows the property in the background.

For our evening's entertainment, The Enchanted Springs Ranch, a "real" western movie set, treated us to BBQ and a rodeo show. The unexpected "irritated" bull and the Teapot-demonstarting crew were a bonus!    

  

BEAUTIFUL SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK

San Antonio's One-of-a-Kind River Walk is the lifeline of this charming city - anchoring a vibrant downtown that sits in the very heart of South Texas. Flowing past lively restaurants, world-class hotels, museums and of course the iconic Alamo, there are over 2 1/2 miles of paved  and gardened walkways.

San Antonio's cultural heart is worn on its civic sleeve, appearing in the streets and plazas, and in the places and buildings that began to shape this stately city nearly 300 years ago.

High Street Travelers fell in love with this beautiful city at first sight!

Everything's Bigger in Texas

Including the waffles.... our hats off to the LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Ft. Worth for the breakfast machine that makes the Lone star state proud!
We are now offically talking, "hey y'all" AND "we're going to mosey on over there" as the newest guests of Texas.
Stay tuned for the Sights of San Antonio......  The High Street Travelers

Oklahoma Produces Will Rogers

The Travelers were treated to a diamond in the rough in Claremore,OK  at the Will Rogers Museum.  Celebrating and highlighting the life of the humorist and movie star, the museum is a virtual western historical society.
We traveled almost 500 miles once leaving Springfield,MO and after a night's rest in Ft.Worth,TX  we'll be "on the road again" arriving in San Antonio for our 4 day tour of the sights.

LAMBERTS - HOME OF THROWED ROLLS

Listed as one of America's TOP 100 places to gorge, as well as on The Travel Channel's Chow Down Countdown, Lambert's Restaurant claim to fame is that the wait staff literally "throws" the dinner rolls at you! 

Located just south of Springfield in Ozark,MO  Lambert's II treated our groups (after a 1 hour 15 minute wait) to MORE food than is humanly possible to eat!!

My personal opinion, even though I had to "catch" my dinner roll, EVERY bite was scrumptuous!!!

Westward HO!

41 High Street Travelers made an early start with our first night's destination of Springfield,MO.  Chiily, but dry roads made for an uneventful travel day.  The coach enjoyed watching the Academy-nominated move, The Help, while on board.

Sunny skies and 48 degrees upon our arrival at the LaQuinta Inn.

TRAVELERS UNRAVEL MYSTERIES OF MUNCIE

On Wednesday, February 15, a hearty group of 20 adventurers left our Muncie departure spot in search of finding the "Hidden Treasure Spots" in Delaware County.

Our day included:

• Academy of Model Aeronautics Museum Tour on East Centennial Drive
• Lunch and golf demonstration at Delaware Country Club
• Guided tour of the Ball State Football Training Facility
• The Museum of Art located on the BSU campus 
• Tonne Winery located on Royerton Road.

In the photo ABOVE, co-owner of Tonne Winery, Larry Simmons explains the process of the recently bottled Traminette white wine. The group enjoyed sampling the many varieties available on site.