Re: MidAmerica tour
Posted: 09 Oct 2023 09:32
Making hay while the sun shines, as it were, here is a second set for today - the drive to Van Horn, and a tour of the town.
This town, is coming like a ghost town.
This may be some of the last 'western style' scenery we see in Texas.
It's a short but beautiful route.
The junction lies at the NW apex of the upside-down triangle. Heading the opposite way to the fork at mid-left, you can choose between heading SE down to San Antonio, or heading straight E to Dallas and Longview.
Nearing Van Horn.
The red stones tell us we've arrived.
Overview of the town.
Van Horn Hard Target.
One of two interesting hotels they have here.
There's a V on the hillside in the distance.
The second hotel, now a Hotel Museum. Alright then.
It's opposite the local Target, our destination.
Let's explore a little.
Round the Horn.
Enjoying a last bit of that Mexican/New Mexican vibe.
A dusty soiree under the pergola.
The low-rise and unassuming Van Horn City Hall.
Alright, time to leave this red-earthed place behind and head east to oil country - Odessa's next on the list.
Thanks for looking in!
Krigl
This town, is coming like a ghost town.
This may be some of the last 'western style' scenery we see in Texas.
It's a short but beautiful route.
The junction lies at the NW apex of the upside-down triangle. Heading the opposite way to the fork at mid-left, you can choose between heading SE down to San Antonio, or heading straight E to Dallas and Longview.
Nearing Van Horn.
The red stones tell us we've arrived.
Overview of the town.
Van Horn Hard Target.
One of two interesting hotels they have here.
There's a V on the hillside in the distance.
The second hotel, now a Hotel Museum. Alright then.
It's opposite the local Target, our destination.
Let's explore a little.
Round the Horn.
Enjoying a last bit of that Mexican/New Mexican vibe.
A dusty soiree under the pergola.
The low-rise and unassuming Van Horn City Hall.
Alright, time to leave this red-earthed place behind and head east to oil country - Odessa's next on the list.
Thanks for looking in!
Krigl