Sunday, October 29, 2017

Bandera, Texas - Cowboy Capital of the World

Bandera, cattle drives of the late 1880s and Cowboy Capital of the World go hand in hand.  Also the Apaches, Comanches and Spanish Conquistadors  had ongoing bloody feuds for decades  over hunting grounds.

Breakfast was in town at OST with Larry's nephew Randy and his wife.
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If you always wanted to ride a horse but haven't, then this is your last (almost) opportunity to get the feeling.


The OST had a beautiful tin ceiling.


There was a wide variety of shops awaiting us outside of OST. The General Store with resident entertainer was once an old fashioned soda fountain. 


We found ourselves on an auxiliary town road off the beaten path.  Oh my, what have we here?  Motorcycles parked up and down the streets.  Dozens of bikes. We had to go check out the 11th Street Cowboy Bar - The Biggest Little Cowboy Bar in Texas.


The entrance raises no red flags.   Procede with caution.


Okay, now here's a double take and a definite indicator of wild times past.  I doubt that has changed.


Alright, this is a hardy party zone.  A real fun place to kick back and watch the wild and fearless unfold.  
HEE HAW Y'ALL. 


"Other" live entertainment takes the stage, providing the less wild an outlet for fun and dancing.  We'll need to go back another night.


Had a good breakfast, fun shopping and bought a 50# sack of deer corn for calmer nights of entertainment.  
Home Again.


Our site is so pretty with Texas wildflowers and cactus. Oh, and not to be forgotten, we also have traveling Alaskans nearby.


And deer. Larry and Gail got a 50# sack too.  We're going to fatten up these deer before we move on.


Bill, Shannon and I took the girls on a walk along Medina Lake.




Saw a skunk waddling through the grass with a lady attached to it.  Meet Tank.  He's tame, destinked and willing to be placed in our arms for a photo opt.


More fun stuff ahead.  Your comments are welcome.  Please visit us again.

Susan

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