2007/02/18
Fantastic Drive
We had been told that the drive from Lajitas to Presidio has been rated as one of the most beautiful drives in the United States so it was a must do. The drive wound through the mountains following the river .... I think whoever rated it was correct. Near Presidio is Fort Leaton State Historical Site so we stopped for a visit and had a tour of the fort. Zaph really liked this place as we was allowed in the buildings and on the tour. Presidio is a town of about 4,200 people with it’s main feature being a border crossing into Mexico.
A Big Bend Blue Bonnet ... these can grow to over 5 feet tall.
A view of the river.
These buildings are part of the Contrabando movie set. A couple of made for TV movies were shot here in 1995 and 1999.
Some very interesting rock along side the road.
The Yucca plants are starting to bloom.
A yucca in bloom.
Some wildflowers by the side of the road
One of the scenes along the road.
Fort Leaton
Ok, Zaph start pulling.
One of the many rooms in the fort.
Zaph decided to check out the oven.
A mural on a building in Presidio.
A Big Bend Blue Bonnet ... these can grow to over 5 feet tall.
A view of the river.
These buildings are part of the Contrabando movie set. A couple of made for TV movies were shot here in 1995 and 1999.
Some very interesting rock along side the road.
The Yucca plants are starting to bloom.
A yucca in bloom.
Some wildflowers by the side of the road
One of the scenes along the road.
Fort Leaton
Ok, Zaph start pulling.
One of the many rooms in the fort.
Zaph decided to check out the oven.
A mural on a building in Presidio.
