We made a 211 mile round trip ride today. I needed a insultated drink mug---- and could find one no where! I was told they were seasonal items. So, knowing Buc-ees has them, we made a ride up to the store at Luling.
We took a circuitous scenic ride up through scenic country side. We hadn't been on that route in a while, and enjoyed it very much.
Luling (Popullation 5400) is in the middle of Watermelon growing country...Their water tower for the city is painted like a watermelon.
Luling also hosts the annual Watermelon Thump in July of each year.
Truly a “Celebration of What Makes Texas Great”, Luling is known world-wide for its mouth watering bar-b-que, agriculture, Zedler Mill, the annual Watermelon Thump, and now Texas’ First inland Paddling Trail!
Watermelon seed spitting contest.
Luling is also an oil town. This is a photo of one of the decorated oil jacks (grasshoppers)... I've not previously shown you.
And another one.... Texas favorite sport..Friday night Football!
We dropped by the City Market to buy some BBQ to take home for meals. Bought enough for two supper's worth!
I didn't know until just the other day that BBQ Stuffed Baked Potatoes have never been heard of in some states other than Texas. You can stuff the potato with sour cream, chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese AND diced BBQ and BBQ sauce. Oh Yummy!! This is a meal in one!!
I enjoyed my day's trip.