Waco

​Waco

     

   We found the I-35 freeway this morning.  Heading north we went by the beautiful city of Austin, the state capitol of Texas.  The downtown skyline was gorgeous!  This place is famous for having famous people here. I got the feeling that Willie Nelson drank a few beers around here. 

   We pulled into Waco in time for lunch at the Silo’s; or Magnolia, as its affectionately called. Chip and Joanna have really put this place on the map. Take your pick of lunch from food trucks or shop windows.  You can choose from a  myriad of menu items from pulled pork to pimento sandwiches. We even got a glass of iced tea for $10!  No, I’m not pulling your leg!  But we did get to keep the glass. 

   Ron and I did get to sit in the shade and keep cool while the girls shopped their little pea picking hearts out. 

   It was around 4:00 when Lance and Corie came to join us. They are good friends who used to live in Oregon. It was great seeing them again and catching up with their life. 

   We drove out to see Chip and Joanna’s house in the country before having dinner at a real Texas BBQ house. It wasn’t bad. I guess we prefer the taste of NW Arkansas BBQ instead. Sorry, Texas. You can’t top Razorback ribs!

   Lance and Corie’s new home is very nice. After a good visit we headed for north Waco to check into our Best Western for the night.   We I’ll head home in the morning. It’s been  great trip.