After a light breakfast, we said goodbye to the Roadtrek crowd and headed for the Dallas Arboretum, about an 80 mile drive. We have collected a few cards from others who have invited us to stop by their homes as we travel, and have given out our own cards as well.
This beautiful day began with sunshine in the high 40's. Our GPS takes us for a little detour to avoid construction in Dallas and we arrive at the arboretum about 9:45. It is very busy but we find a parking spot easily. When we leave about 1:00 the huge lot is filled.
The arboretum is beautifully laid out on 66 acres which include gardens, water features, a picnic area, a series of life-size bronzes of famous people, a kids' area and more. First to greet us was George Washington.
Then we reach the pumpkin area, which we can hear well before it is in sight. Dozens of strollers are parked and dozens of kids and parents clamber every which way! This is obviously the major attraction, showcasing nearly a thousand pumpkins.
There are several building made with pumpkins, gourds and indian corn, and many bales of hay - photo ops everywhere! We take family pictures for a few groups as we wonder through.
We walk through the Lay Family Garden, Women's Garden and other areas. Very lovely and very well kept.
What a beautiful day!! We finally head back to the Trek and grab a sandwich and drink before heading south on I-45. Arrive home about 4:30 and spend a few hours emptying the Trek, doing laundry, etc. We will be heading out again in about a week, so don't have to unpack everything. The front yard is covered with pine needles - a sure sign of Fall here!
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