While we were in Kerrville, we went to the nearby Wildseed Farms and the LBJ Ranch (in Stonewall, TX). Both destinations were nice, although we all agreed that the LBJ ranch and the driving tour through it were the coolest.
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| At Wildseed Farms. |
The Historic Ranch
When we saw the LBJ Ranch, we gained some insight into the man. Texas was in LBJ's blood -- his grandfather was a trail driver on the Chisholm Trail. And his ranch is awe inspiring. The property is wonderful -- big and wide and open.
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| The original road into the ranch -- guests often had to drive through the water to get across. |
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| Believe LBJ went to school very early on here. |
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| His ranch house. |
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| LBJ's "Air Force One-Half" as he used to call it. |
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| The runway. |
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| The LBJ windsock! |
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| A beautiful tree-lined road through the ranch. |
The Johnsons are buried in the family cemetery, a lovely spot shaded by majestic live oaks. LBJ's grave is on the right, Ladybird's on the left.
In nearby Fredericksburg, which is a very German town with a charming main street, we had lunch. Beau and Dave scoped out the National Museum of the Pacific War, which they visited the next day.
Beau forgot the camera, so no photos of the museum. FYI, Fredericksburg was the home of Admiral Chester Nimitz, so there was a lot about him. The original home of the museum, the unique Nimitz Steamboat Hotel, has been restored to its 1890 appearance. The hotel boasts an Education Center, event facilities, and a modern exhibition on the life and career of Admiral Nimitz.
Next time, photos of the amazing trip from Kerrville to Fort Stockton.
Tanks, Panky
i really love texas..
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