Stop 1/25

13 pts!

@ Pecos, the World's First Rodeo City

Sue told Sulita Texas was a great place for a party. She began at Pecos. The rodeo started right here in 1883 when brave hoomans wanted to test their fortitude. Barrel racing! Calf roping! Junior rodeo for wee hoomans! Sulita donned some spurs and joined the fun!

Stop 2/25

11 pts!

@ Rusty Old Horseshoe

Sulita saw shoes everywhere. Sue said they bring good luck! Texans use them as decorations and put them over the door. Just be sure you put one up like a letter or the luck runs out!

Stop 3/25

15 pts!

@ Capitol, Austin

Sulita visited the old capital building, still just the way it was built. Old narrow stairs, uneven floors, and a lot of . If there are any! What a "spectral" party they could have here!

Stop 4/25

69 pts!

@ Guitar Market, San Antonio

The street markets were fun, filled with vibrant colors and delicious smells. Sulita wished Sue were here to share the experience! This certainly was a day for fun and mayhem! Grabbing a purple guitar, an amazing riff drifted out of Sulita's paws. Then other pets joined in with drums. Soon they were having a party!

Stop 5/25

10 pts!

@ Tower of the Americas, San Antonio

Searching for a Texas-sized shindig, Sulita took the elevator to the top of the 750 foot tower, to see the state from a 's eye view! Sulita had never been so high before. She bravely climbed up the last 5 flights of stairs with shaking knees!

Stop 6/25

13 pts!

@ South Padre Island, Texas

Sulita decided a day at the beach would be nice! Turning up the boom box, watching the swoop in for table scraps, she soon found herself surrounded by lively chatter about the merits of sand sculpting!

Stop 7/25

53 pts!

@ Steam Boat, Galveston

Sulita enjoyed a river cruise Sue had recommended, complete with a buffet of tasty Texas treats and some good ol' paw stomping Zydeco music! It's not been a party in Texas until you've worn your paws out dancing to the Creole jamboree!

Stop 8/25

15 pts!

@ Let's Rodeo!

At another rodeo, Sulita asked where the hoomans learned to be so brave and fast on horses. She was told those who try it once win a blue ribbon for their bravery! Sulita mentioned her ride at Pecos and was given her own ribbon!

Stop 9/25

15 pts!

@ Salmon with Okra

After that crazy contest, Sulita and some new friends went out for some traditional Texas chow! Fried okra and salmon in a simmered sauce with some secret ingredients! Best to wash it down with a glass or two of

Stop 10/25

12 pts!

@ Houston Galleria at Night

Dancing and moving quickly to the twang of country music, enjoying the chance to experience the thrumming night life under dazzling lights, Sulita will need a nap when she's done!

Stop 11/25

15 pts!

@ Rodeo Barrel Racing, Texas

Another town, another rodeo! Look at that horse go! Wow! What fancy footwork - that rider must be hanging on tight! Sulita had another go herself!

Stop 12/25

11 pts!

@ Path over Creek, Herman Park

Next day Sulita walked through Herman Park, Houston, seeking a big ol' Texan BBQ where she could eat pulled pork and tacos. A crazy night of dancing followed! Sulita realised Texas was a lot greener than she had imagined!

Stop 13/25

12 pts!

@ Pleated USA Flag Fan

Sulita saw many areas in Texas draped with flag bunting! These Patriotic displays were often found outside picnics and backyard BBQs. Party hoomans are Sulita's kind of hoomans!

Stop 14/25

72 pts!

@ Cajun Seafood Stew

Before bidding this tour of Texas farewell, Sulita giggled at the thought of eating dessert before this delicious shrimp Creole gumbo, along with a crawfish boil. So many tantalizing dishes to dazzle the palate!

Stop 15/25

10 pts!

@ Horseshoe Talisman

Sulita was shocked to see someone had hung a horseshoe upside down! All the luck must have run out! Thankfully her sombre thoughts were interrupted by faint sounds of and - there must be some fun close by!

Stop 16/25

11 pts!

@ Fountain Place, Downtown Dallas

Fountain Place in Dallas is a great place to kick off your shoes and play in the fountain. Sulita started a Water Fight!

Stop 17/25

15 pts!

@ Architecture in Wichita Falls, Texas

Stopping at the Memorial Auditorium built in 1927, Sulita heard all about famous hoomans (Autry, Elvis, and more). She danced and sang when the visitors started their own party with the strum of a guitar!

Stop 18/25

13 pts!

@ Yee-haw!

Sulita saw a sign above the local bar, advertising a local band and a country line dancing competition! Sulita put on boots and a fringed leather waistcoat, then joined in the line of dancers. To her amazement. Sulita took home first place!

Stop 19/25

14 pts!

@ Texan Peach Cobbler

Gobble the Cobble! Peach and perfection in a bowl, smothered in rich vanilla ice cream! Sulita even picked up the bowl and licked the bottom clean! Sulita looked forward to telling Lisa all about her delicious culinary experiences in Texas!

Stop 20/25

73 pts!

@ Vintage Truck in Rural Texas

There's nothing so atmospheric as an old Ford truck, a hound dog, and a sad country song on the radio in Texas.
Sulita put the tailgate down. Soon others gathered round and began a party!

Stop 21/25

10 pts!

@ Stars & Stripes - the Lone Star Flag

Both Old Glory and the Texas flag are red, white and blue! The Texas flag is red for bravery, blue for loyalty and white for purity. Sulita learned all this on an episode of Sheldon Cooper's Fun with Flags.

Stop 22/25

15 pts!

@ Mushrooms, Amarillo

Sulita was not sure whether these fungi were safe to eat. A local Texan advised her, 'Shrooms should never be eaten on a whim! Texas has many varieties. We should grill them and smother a prime cut of beef with them!'

Stop 23/25

13 pts!

@ Big Texan Steak Ranch (Amarillo)

All this partying has worked up Sulita's appetite! She was excited to sit down and enjoy one of the dishes Texas is famous for; beef! Cutting into the Delmonico, and savoring the deliciousness of the cut, Sulita pounded the table, shouting "Compliments to the chef!"

Stop 24/25

@ Lucky Charm Horseshoe

Sulita had seen so many horseshoes. "I will take some home for crafting and souvenirs," she said. "I want a horse ranch camp out before I leave! Oh, and I'm gonna write a postcard to Sue, telling her all about my trip and thanking her for this awesome belt buckle!"

Stop 25/25

@ Aerobatics Team

Sulita watched stealthy jets and old vintage planes loop and whirl. Those pilots must be able to see all Texas from up there!

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