Day 36 & 37 More Fort Worth Fun, and Hugs and Goodbyes

Our 38 day tour wouldn't be complete without a fine meal to celebrate our Waltz Across Texas.  Adventure Caravans had arranged for lunch at the Chop House in Fort Worth, and we were all looking forward to it.  

As our bus approached the corner, several of us noticed the Chop House sign
right on the corner of the building. The white lights and prominent awning made
this building noticeable from the curb side of the bus. 

Just a second later, those of us in the back of the bus could see a slow motion disaster about to occur.
Turning the corner on narrow streets with no curb proved to be challenging on this busy day.  Most fortunately, no one was injured by shattered glass, though Carole found thousands of tiny pieces in her clothing and hair. Yes, we were startled -- but everyone calmly exited the bus.  We were right at the Chop House entrance, so getting to some liquid refreshment was easy---thanks, Adventure Caravans! 

So our good bye luncheon started with stories of "where were you on the bus" and continued to tales of our 38 wonderful days in Texas --- floods and all!   Prayer and kind words were shared.  And Ron and Phyllis celebrated the fact that on their next tour, they will "not be the newbies anymore"!   But lunch is not the end of our tour -- we have a rodeo to see!  

The afternoon parade begins at the Fort Worth Stockyards. 

The famous Fort Worth Longhorn Cattle Drive --- everyday! 

Give folks a little time in the Fort Worth Stockyards Station, and they all come back
with a new cowboy hat!  Carole and Ron look great!

Sporting their new cowboy hats at the rodeo, are Norma & Guy, Suanne , and Jane. 

Finally the rodeo begins with the rider and the colors.  The crowd showed its patriotism by joining the singing of "I'm Proud to Be an American." 

And then the bulls began to buck! Cowboys from several nations gave it their best,
and a few managed to ride the bull the full 8 seconds.  

In the calf roping competition, these patriotic cowhands were quick to release 
the frustrated young animal
who  pounced out the gate pretty quickly.

A new cowboy hat was not enough for Suanne -- her smile glows almost as much as
her rodeo glow -in-the-dark necklace! A very fun evening at the rodeo! Shine on, Suanne!

Hugs and Goodbyes begin with pancakes, fruit, yogurt and granola --- followed by lingering conversations, plans for "the next trip", and promises to stay in touch.

Thanks for joining the Adventure Caravans staff and guests on this wonderful Waltz Across Texas 2015 guided RV tour.  Wagonmasters Stu and Susan Flood and Tailgunners Rick and Sharon Gilbert invite you to consider Adventure Caravans for your next RV vacation.  Where is your next adventure?!