Day 58

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

We actually had plans for the day, so I had everyone up early to have breakfast and get ready for the day.

Melinda, and many of the friends we've met from Hungary, are fans of the t.v. show Dallas.  Primarily the original show, but many do like the current one as well.  We decided that this would be the day that we make the trek out to Parker, TX, where South Fork ranch is located.

When we arrived, we drove down a long, tree lined road that lead to the gift shop and museum entrance.  We bought our tour tickets and walked through the gift shop while we waited for our tour to start.  We got lots of pictures before making our way out the back doors and onto the tractor/tour bus.

The nice gentleman started the tour and we slowly made our way through the ranch.  He explained the history of the ranch and a little bit of the daily goings on of the place.

Once we got to the house, we were met by another tour guide at the back door.  She lead us into a small room where she explained more of the original home owners history and how the house came into the current owners possession.  After this was done, she lead us through the house, describing each room in great detail and allowing everyone to take lots of pictures.

After we made our way through the entire house, we were free to roam the property and see all the various barns that housed the horses and cattle.  Abigail and her friend wanted to see the two 'baby cows', so I took them one way while Mom, Melinda, and Ally went another way.

We made our way back to the gift shop so that Melinda could get a few things before we left.  We found a Freeb!rds nearby and stopped for lunch.

Once we were back in Forney, I took Abigail to her friends house so she could spend the night with her this time.