We have been to Waco before but this was our first RV stop over. Waco is located in central Texas by the Brazos River. It has lots to see and is home of Dr Pepper's soft drink. We do not care for this soda but many Americans love it.
We took a free bus tour around the city and hopped off at the Silo area, the location of the Magnolia Bakery which was very popular. The area has lots of space for families to enjoy, and the home of many food trucks and so much more.
This area is called the Magnolia Markets at the Silos, which is a shopping complex that encompasses two city blocks in downtown Waco. It is markd by 2 120' high silos, built in 1950 as part of the Brazo Valley Cotton Oil Company.
It has a huge area which provides lots of space to enjoy for families. On the weekends there are lots of activities held here.
There are many places to get a nibble. This stall sold lots of different flavoured popcorn/
There are a variety of food trucks to choose from.
The Mangolia Store is huge and is full of homewares to purchase.
There is also the Magnolia Bakery had a line up to get in. its was very popular.
Ranch Davidian , member of an offshoot group of the Davidian Seventh - Day Adventist Church that made headlines on February 28, 1993, when its Mount Carmel HQ's, Waco, Texas, was raided by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF); four federal agents were killed in an assualt. A lenghty standoff beteen the group and the government agents then followed. It ended on April 19, after some 80 members of the group, including their leader David Koresh, died when the Mount Carmel complex was burnt to the ground following an attempt entrance by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
We opted to have lunch at a bistro closer to the city.
They also sell AU beer.
They had a huge selection of beers.
It had a full billard room and lots of games that could be played.
Our appertizer was baked sweet and spicy brussel sprouts. They were delicious.
Beverley had a steak salad.
Ross had a fish taco which he says was good but not as good as the taco's at Fish City Grill in San Antonio, TX.
Cheers,
Ross and Beverley
Toby Keith's Bar and Grill serves good food in large portions. Apart from being a Country singer he has also built a hospital in the same area for children suffering from cancer. Here the parents can stay with their children at no cost.
The restuarant inside has lots of memorabilia.
The seats for those waiting for a table look like the back of a ute.
Ross enjoyed his seared tuna.
Beverley her delicious steak.
It was a fun day.
Cheers,
Ross and Beverley
This is our second visit to Oklahoma City and we are staying in the same RV Park as on our last visit however, it now has a bar and restuarant.
Last trip we visited the Memorial, the Cowboy Museum and many more of the sites in Oklahoma City. This time we are doing some different things.
Of an afternoon we pop down to the bar for a pre -dinner drink.
On the weekends the RV Park provides a live band. They were very good.
We decided to revisit Brick Town which is considered an industrial - chic area that is a lively entertainment area. It has repurposed warehouse space homes to restuarants, piano lounges and chic wine bars. There is an eclectric mix of shops who sell everything from clothes,home decor, gourmet foods, handmade chocolate and much more.
The Ball Park is located near by.
The Brick Town Water Taxi costs $ 9 for seniors and takes passangers along the canal. It a short trip compared with the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Located along the banks of the canal there are a variety of restuarants.
The canal has its own unique style. It tells the story of the first landowners and is depicted by these magnificant stautes. One such settler was the Sooner who entered the unassigned lands in what is now the State of Oklahoma before the offical start of the Land Rush of 1889. Here he is hiding in the trees.
Will Rogers as a native of Oklahoma and the the horseman below is crated in the image of Will.
This mural was painted in the early 50's and was completed in 3 days.
There are waterfalls dotted along the canal.
There is a a Memorial to the Cherokee Indians whose were the original land owners of Oklahoma.
Along the banks there are interesting works of art. This is called "Inclinded",2000, Bronze,Concrete, and steel.
Here is a colourful Buffulo.
It was now time for lunch and we dinned at Toby Keith's Bar and Grill.
More to follow.
Cheers,
Ross and Beverley
