East Texas

May 20, 2010

We had a pretty drive through east Texas - Athens, Tyler, Marshall. Some wind, road construction, and rain, but a whole lot of pretty! Fortunately, Russell remembered our friend Mike mentioning the "best ribs in the whole world" were somewhere on this route. With the help of friends and technology, we got directions to Country Tavern on Hwy 31, just south of Kilgore. We arrived ready to give Mike an argument on the way out, but such was not the case. These have to be the best ribs in the world! Since Russell ate twice as many as I did, he does them better justice, so you'll have to ask him about the juicy details.

It has been awhile since writing. We have been involved in non-blog activities, catching up with family and friends. It has been terrific and wonderful, but not exactly a travel-log.

Tomorrow, Caddo Lake. This is the only natural lake in Texas and with cypress, alligators, and a variety of wildlife, it is suppose to be beautiful. We look forward to our first trip there.