Fredericksburg, Luckenbach, Texas

We are behind schedule! I had told Leon that on the the 7th day we would rest but due to the weather we will have to wait a day. After 28 at night a 66 degree forecast called for another day trip - west this time.

Fredericksburg was once the edge of the frontier and home to German pioneers who had to worry about the Comanche Indians. Now it is a tourist's delight with good German food and antique shops. We thought we should detour through Austin and fetch Kelly for the day. After we all ate lunch Sean had to go on to work.

As you head east on Main Street starting at Adams Street the first letter of each street name spells "all welcome." Going west on Main Street from Adams and they spell "come back." Who knew?

The National Museum of the Pacific War was Leon's priority. This once was the Nimitz Museum named for Admiral Chester Nimitz, a most famous resident, who was Commander in Chief of the Pacific in WW II. Kelly and I strolled the shops and streets while Leon was at the musueum
Kelly is taking to being a Texan quite well. Notice that cowhide foot rest!




A western music fan doesn't resist a stop a few miles from Fredericksburg at Luckenbach, the place made famous by Waylon Jennings in his song. The town was founded in 1852 by the Luckenbachs and the brothers opened a post office which they called South Grape Creek. The name was later changed to Luckenbach.


The post office is still in the general store.



The bar is in the back of the general store. We did not have a designated driver so we did not stay and listen to the music. You could sure tell who was local and who was visiting.


The dance hall holds dances monthly, usually on Saturday night. It did not look like much of a vegetarian menu is offered.

This is my first glimpse of a wreath made from cactus. It is quite attractive.

We dropped Kelly off, used her internet connection, and got back to the campground before they locked the gate at 10. Now we can look forward to a day of rest!