Stop 1/25

13 pts!

@ So where IS Texas?

Garnet looks at a map of the USA and is awestruck by the sheer size. 50 states, 330 million people, and a lot more pets! Dorothy tells her "Texas is that pointy bit right in the middle at the bottom. It's huge!"

Stop 2/25

13 pts!

@ Houston Airport

Garnet boards a flight to Houston. She sees an old tortoise who is trembling. "I want to see my daughter one last time," explains the tortoise. "But I'm not brave enough to fly."
"Take my paw," says Garnet. "I will be brave for both of us." Garnet has made a friend of old Sam.

Stop 3/25

13 pts!

@ We Love Houston!

Garnet is not used to the big city. Houston is the 4th largest in America! As she spends the day seeing museums and shops, and all kinds of colorful sights, she is amazed just how much there is to do!

Stop 4/25

13 pts!

@ Downtown Houston

After visiting the Houston Space Center and the Hermann Park Zoo, Garnet spends the evening at the Houston Grand Opera, an experience she will never forget! But she also has tickets for an attraction in Galveston tomorrow, so it's time for a late night drive!

Stop 5/25

13 pts!

@ Rainforest Pyramid, Galveston

Garnet is astonished to see a pyramid in Galveston! "That's Moody Gardens," a local squirrel explained. "How about a game of golf?"
"Sorry, I'm off to see the aquarium!" Garnet replied. And after that, there was the amusement park ...

Stop 6/25

15 pts!

@ Galveston Harborside

Garnet ends a long day at Harborside, arriving on the Port Bolivar Ferry. Now what is it she has forgotten to do? Food! After two days of excitement she has forgotten to eat a thing!

Stop 7/25

11 pts!

@ A Texas Cheeseburger!

Everything's bigger in Texas, and that includes the burgers! Garnet is famished. At some other time this might be too much for her, but a double half pounder with yellow mustard, sharp pickles and onions is just what she could do with right now!

Stop 8/25

74 pts!

@ Helicopter ride

Next morning Garnet is exhausted and oversleeps. "I'm sure it was the burger," she says to herself. "But wait ... I'm too late to catch the plane to Brownsville!"
Garnet asks Dorothy for advice. "Get a helicopter," she says. "No, there isn't time for the Bishop's Palace. Hop in and fly! I can't carry you myself!"

Stop 9/25

12 pts!

@ South Texas

South Texas is really hot! And it's practically Mexico. This old building had Garnet getting out her camera at once, it was so colorful! Then she wonders who once lived in it, and when ...

Stop 10/25

12 pts!

@ Peach and Berry Cobbler

Garnet asks around; she wants to eat something truly Texan before she leaves the area. Sweet peaches are grown in Texas, and a local donkey recommends peach cobbler. The nearest restaurant is serving peach and berry cobbler, a delicious combination!

Stop 11/25

12 pts!

@ River Walk, San Antonio

When you've gone as far south as you can go, the only way out is north. Garnet travels to San Antonio, where she is glad to cool off by the side of the river, drinking a glass of wine.

Stop 12/25

13 pts!

@ Historical House, San Antonio

Garnet bought a map and took a look around; she was surprised to see beautiful old buildings in San Antonio. In the background she could hear flamenco music, firing her imagination. Then she got carried away, and strolled on out of town in a hazy dream.

Stop 13/25

11 pts!

@ Sand Dunes at Sunrise

Night fell. Garnet tried to find her way back to town. But it was dark! Garnet had to wait for dawn in case she got even more lost; she fell asleep by a sand dune.
At dawn, dunes were all she could see! Garnet nearly panicked! Then she remembered the map. But there were no landmarks; time to be brave!

Stop 14/25

63 pts!

@ Map of Texas & USA

"This map of the USA's no use!" said Garnet. Then she turned it over. A map of San Antonio was on the other side! "Sand dunes are only on the south of the city," she said. "The sun rises in the east. I must go north, with the sun in my right eye!" Sure enough she was soon safely back in San Antionio!

Stop 15/25

14 pts!

@ Austin

Garnet took the Texas Eagle to Austin (that's a train, not a bird!) That gave her a chance to stretch her legs and relax. Soon she was in Austin. There was lots to do ... boating, hiking, ziplines, caverns, waterfalls ... but after her adventure overnight, she decided to enjoy one of the 250 live music venues instead!

Stop 16/25

52 pts!

@ Texas State Capitol, Austin

Garnet was still getting over the heat of the desert, so she wandered around next day and was impressed by the state capitol. Around the massive building there were a lot of statues, including one of a Texas Ranger and another of a volunteer fireman.

Stop 17/25

11 pts!

@ Pace Bend Park, Austin, Texas

That night Garnet made sure she did not wander out of town; she stayed close to the water and walked the banks of Lake Travis, where she got her camera out again.