We actually spent the afternoon meandering down Hwy 27, starting in Ingram (population 1,937). They actually have some replicas of the Easter Island statues. We had to stand next to them so that you could actually see the scale. Gad, these things are huge! And of course, Max couldn't resist sticking his finger, er his hand, in one of the ears..... Grin.
In addition to the statues, this Arts Foundation/Artist Colony that we visited in Ingram also had a replica of Stonehenge. Can you believe that in all the years I traveled to the UK, I never managed to see the real thing?!? Huh. This is as close as I get, I guess. Apparently this one is about 60% of the original in terms of size.
Our meandering led us through the old town of Kerrville (population 22,000). Not a real bustling old town area unfortunately. But along the way, we ran across a blast from the past. Okay, everyone, raise your hand if you remember Gibson's discount store. My fuzzy memory places it as the pre-cursor to Walmart and Target. Of course we HAD to go in as they advertise and "all new" rv department. Chuckle. Yeah right. It was more of an "rv corner". But it was an interesting and old timey store.
Our final stop on the Hwy 27 drive was Comfort, Tx (population 2,805). They had a charming old town area, but unfortunately we were so late in the day and many of the shops were closed already. I did find a place to do a bit of shopping. And I couldn't resist a pic of this pizza place. There is no inside seating... It is a tiny kitchen in a converted gas station. I guess it caught my eye because the outside seating was just so colorful against the steely gray sky.
All in all a good day. Touring these small towns is a real kick.
Cheers!
Dr J
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