Alliance, TX (USA)

Very hot this morning!!! Got a late start, but made it to the Stockyards by 1100. Carolyn had never been to Texas, so the big longhorn cattle walking down mainstreet was a real treat for her (it always is for the kids, too). Spent about an hour and a half in the area (petting zoo, shopping) and then walked back to our car. Saw a great BBQ restaurant (Coopers) and went in for that experience. They cut off the slabs of meat and throw them on a tray. You pick up the rest of the fixin's after that. Carolyn thought it was funny... Food was good (kids ate everything!). It was so hot (nearly 40C), almost called it a day. Decided to stop at the Texas Motor Speedway and ended up taking a tour of the property. Got to drive on the race track (in a van) at 75 mph(+), visit victory lane and the pits. Even got to sit inside one of the sponsor suites (nice!). Had planned to go to Cabela's, but ended up heading back to the house instead. Everyone very HOT!