Dallas, TX
Stop #26 Treetop RV
10.23.2013 - 10.25.2013
76 °F
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Western Loop 2013
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Where are the beautiful snow-capped mountains? Where are the Red Canyons and the incredible rock formations? Where are the beautiful lakes reflecting the majestic mountains surrounding it? GONE! I guess this is slowly acclimating us to our return to Florida. Actually, it seemed rather sudden that we have left all that behind. We are really needing a "family fix" so gradually heading that way but I sure do miss those alluring vistas that inspire you to "go climb a mountain".
Oh well, now we are in Dallas, TX, the ninth largest city in the USA by population! Home of the Cotton Bowl, the Cowboys, the infamous Book Depository, the grassy knoll and the George W Bush Presidential Center. Oh yeah, and Southfork which we won't be seeing.
We rode into the city to find the Southern Methodist University which is the home to the George W Bush Presidential Center. While there, we took a ride around their beautiful campus. Very reminiscent of FSU with all their brick buildings and huge oak trees.
Laura Lee Blanton Bldg - Facilities Mgmt
School of Education
School of Engineering (for you Rob)
Riding through the campus
On to the Presidential Center which was very interesting. Brought back a lot of memories of the "hanging chads" and dispute over winner, Hurricane Katrina and of course, the 9/ll terrorist attack. 
Not a very august entrance, but it's what's inside that counts
43 and 41
9 millimeter Glock 18C, was found in the spider hole with Saddam Hussein
"personality identification playing cards"
Metal beam from World Trade Center
Lest we forget!
George W Bush Oval Office
Downtown Dallas
Dallas County Courthouse, built in 1892 of red sandstone, now a museum 
Cathedral Santuario de Guadelupe built in 1872
Texas Book Depository
Grassy Knoll
After finishing at the Presidential Center, we had an early dinner, then, attacked the Dallas traffic. I think there are more freeways, tollways, fly overs, cross overs, etc in this city then anywhere else I have ever seen.
Dallas HighFive interchange (Courtesy Google)
Made it back safely; heading to Austin and hopefully, some good music tomorrow.
Posted by scpurvis 13:34 Archived in USA Tagged dallas_tx george_w_bush
My only trips to Dallas were a long while ago and business trips so other than office buildings, I saw more of the night life than the real sights. We may have to head back someday to see the other side of the city.
You are making real progress on getting home now. Before you know it you will be unpacking but hopefully also planning the next trip. We are also anxious to see all the family, big and little kids as well, but before long it will be Thanksgiving and they all will be passing through this area. That is why we decided to just stay up until then.
by driveman