April 20, 2011 - 4th Day of Riding - TX "Hill Country"

Today our destination was Gruene, (pronounced Green), TX.  Again, we travelled many narrow, twisty back roads, which was great for motorcycle riding...1341 East to 473  to Comfort - to Sisterdale - took a left at 1376 N - 1888 East to Blanco, then south on 32 to Canyon lake, then South on 3424, which became 306 @ Canyon City, then 306 into Gruene.  First stop was in Blanco, home of "Lackey's Ghost," and the Lavender Capitol of the World.  Blanco was pretty quiet - didn't see "Lackey's Ghost," and  not much action going on in town; however, we did have a great snack at a little place on the square.

Blanco - pretty quiet town today

Then it was on to Gruene where we had lunch at the Gristmill Restaurant, (best onion rings in the world)! Wonderful choice - great food, service and ambiance.  We sat outside on the balcony where we could see the canoes travelling down the Guadalupe River, as we looked through the canopy of tree boughs on the hillside below us.  What a beautiful view!

Lunch @ the Gristmill Restaurant - Gruene, TX

Dianne's new "Onion Ring Earrings"

Entrance to the Gristmill Restaurant - Gruene, TX

The girls then toured the "Historic District," taking photos and doing a little shopping, while the guys waited in the bar.  It was a fun-filled afternoon.  One thing of interest to me was the "Man Cave," complete with TV and cold beer, in one of the shops, where guys could hang out while their significant others shopped.  Seemed like a real "win/win" to me.  Guys were happy, women were happy, and shop made more sales!

Gruene Dance Hall

Shopping in Gruene, TX

Garden display in Gruene, TX

After an afternoon of shopping, we headed back to the RV Park in Kerrville. We took 46 to Bourne, then 10 North out of Bourne back to Comfort, then 1341 to  Kerrville.  Once we were back at the Park, Mike went out and picked up Bar-B-Que for everyone.  We sat out by the fire pit at Wally and Dianne's campsite and had dinner.

 

While shopping today, we girls picked up some "flashing teeth."  So...when twilight came we went into Dianne and Wally's RV and put in our "flashing teeth."  Of course, we were all laughing like maniacs, so it was hard to keep the teeth in and keep them flashing, but somehow we managed to do so.  We came outside, grinning at the guys, with the teeth flashing.  I think they though we were nuts, but a good laugh was had by all.  Another great way to finish  a wonderful day.

Debby, Dianne, Chris and me with our "Flashing Teeth"

Thus ended day day four of riding in the beautiful TX "Hill Country."