Trip Report
I Just Did a Bad Thing...
My wife and my oldest daughter went off to see the circus, leaving the youngest daughter and myself alone with the Miata. In that it's been raining in South Texas for the past week, this was a recipie for mayhem.
After a quick lunch, and the obligatory stop at the gas pump, Melissa and I hit Texas State Highway 16 heading for Medina, TX. The plan was to head West once we got to Medina, going through Leakey on FM (Farm to Market) 337 all the way to Camp Wood. -- According to Ride Texas Magazine
As we were exiting the "Cowboy Capital of the World", Bandera, TX, we wound up behind a 6-pack of two-wheelers. We happily followed them until we lost the trailing three to Reese's BBQ in Medina. The other three led us until we hooked the left on FM 337 toward Leakey. -- It really brightened my day when they saluted us as I signaled my turn. Freespirited camaraderie for sure.
Flying solo through FM 337 was incredible. Not only was the road marvelous, the views were spectacular. FM 337 has sweeping curves and tight bends wrapped over the rise and fall of the Texas Hill Country. Valleys, streams, small lakes and working ranches as far as the eyes can see.
The run was cut short at the Frio River. The run-off from the past week's storms was still covering the bridge. The F-250s were slowly working their way across, but I wasn't going to chance it!
So after letting Melissa play on the riverbank for a little while, we hopped back in the car and headed back the way we came. When we finally made it back to Bandera, we stopped at Dairy Queen for a treat. And it was there my 9 year old summed it up best, "Daddy, this is cool!"
And that is exactly why this is a "Bad Thing"... because, even though I've been back in San Antonio long enough to write this and eat dinner, I'm ready to find another road to drive...
180(+) miles / 4h:22m- L
'97 STO, "Chouki"
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