Stop 1/25

14 pts!

@ So where IS Texas?

Rufus 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 him "Texas is that pointy bit right in the middle at the bottom. It's huge!"

Stop 2/25

11 pts!

@ Houston Airport

Rufus boards a flight to Houston. He 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 Rufus. "I will be brave for both of us." Rufus has made a friend of old Sam.

Stop 3/25

11 pts!

@ We Love Houston!

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

Stop 4/25

10 pts!

@ Downtown Houston

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

Stop 5/25

14 pts!

@ Rainforest Pyramid, Galveston

Rufus 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!" Rufus replied. And after that, there was the amusement park ...

Stop 6/25

14 pts!

@ Galveston Harborside

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

Stop 7/25

10 pts!

@ A Texas Cheeseburger!

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

Stop 8/25

55 pts!

@ Helicopter ride

Next morning Rufus is exhausted and oversleeps. "I'm sure it was the burger," he says to himself. "But wait ... I'm too late to catch the plane to Brownsville!"
Rufus 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

11 pts!

@ South Texas

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

Stop 10/25

10 pts!

@ Peach and Berry Cobbler

Rufus asks around; he wants to eat something truly Texan before he 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

14 pts!

@ River Walk, San Antonio

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

Stop 12/25

15 pts!

@ Historical House, San Antonio

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

Stop 13/25

13 pts!

@ Sand Dunes at Sunrise

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

Stop 14/25

54 pts!

@ Map of Texas & USA

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

Stop 15/25

10 pts!

@ Austin

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

Stop 16/25

66 pts!

@ Texas State Capitol, Austin

Rufus was still getting over the heat of the desert, so he 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

13 pts!

@ Pace Bend Park, Austin, Texas

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

Stop 18/25

10 pts!

@ Austin Cityscape in Silhouette

As Rufus wandered back to the city, he suddenly remembered he was supposed to be in Dallas in the morning! So he wandered around the tall buildings until he found a car hire business.

Stop 19/25

11 pts!

@ Suspension Bridge, Fort Worth

Rufus drove through the night, crossing the Trinity River at Fort Worth on the West 7th Street Bridge. When he got his camera out again, it was too dark. This monochrome shot was all he could get!

Stop 20/25

11 pts!

@ Sunrise over Dallas

Wow. Sunrise showed Rufus Dallas was a vast, bustling city. This time he could get a picture he really liked! Among the tall buildings was Reunuion Tower, which according to his phone was 561 feet high.

Stop 21/25

10 pts!

@ BBQ Spare Ribs

Rufus got a hot tip about a little restaurant where he could eat really good ribs! Stopping to check they were not taken from any creature in PnF, he enjoyed a real Texas speciality!

Stop 22/25

12 pts!

@ Dallas Skyline

Rufus went to a strange museum in Dealey Plaza, which he didn't like a bit. At the end of a long day, he enjoyed Dallas in silhouette at sunset.

Stop 23/25

51 pts!

@ Dallas Skyline

Rufus was tired out. Time to go home after such a long trip ... but he just had to see the mediaeval jousting tournament! After that, the city lights were a free show which looked really good down by the river.

Stop 24/25

@ Route 66

Rufus wanted to see Route 66 as he left Texas. It had been replaced! But businesses still trade on the old route.
Rufus was amazed by the Big Texan Steak Ranch 72-oz steak challenge ... eat one in an hour? Many pets don't weigh that much! But the smell was delicious.

Stop 25/25

@ Texas State Line

Rufus has only seen about half of Texas, but the state is enormous! Dorothy was on the State Line to congratulate him on his journey!

Rufus has enjoyed his tour of Texas, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!