Cow’s Road Trip Adventure

We found Cow in Amarillo, Texas. We decided to take him on our road trip, the horse was too big
First stop, The Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo
Cow loved smiling for the pictures as he played in the spray-painted Cadillacs.
In Albuquerque’s Old Town he helped Linda shop for a bag to carry him in. This one had horses.
The metal work store has so many items. It was easy to hide for a little bit.
Shopping is hard work. Time to stop for a coffee and cookie.
Cow’s first hike, Sedona, AZ
Follow the cow; up the rocks.
Cow likes to hide in the bushes.
Hiking is easy when you have friends
Let’s do another hike, this is fun!
We are at the top of the trail – where is Cow?
Cow is looking down, to see how far up he has come.
Cow is amazed! What is that? A hot air balloon? In Sedona? That would be perfect!
The balloon is almost ready. Soon they will let all 12 people, plus one cow, climb onboard
Wow! I am the luckiest cow in the world – I can see forever and it is beautiful.
It’s another Park. Joshua Tree in Southern California
The rocks here are so different from Sedona; they are not red, and they are smooth, like granite.
Cow likes big rocks
The brochure says you can see Mexico from the top of this trail – Cow does not see Mexico
Cow’s first baseball game; he got to see the Dodgers play. They did not win but the hotdogs were good.
And then, the Cow went to the Happiest Place on Earth! Disneyland!
Cow loves this sign on Pixar Pier, Adventure is out There! Cow believes it is true – he is on quite the adventure.
Cow has to wait in line like everyone else in the new Galaxy’s Edge section. This is one view from the line for
The Rise of the Resistance. All Benjamin’s recommend this ride
Cow waits his turn
After the ride he surprises Rey and Chewy; but even a Wookie cannot resist Cow
The Disneyland part of the road trip was over, time for other activities like visiting the
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Cow likes the museum – he imagines he too is on the yellow brick road
Cow enjoyed his trip to the Los Angeles Central Library.
Cow had fun at the new Broad Museum downtown too. The Murakami exhibit was so colorful.
Cow saw his first Broadway musical in Los Angeles: Hadestown at the Ahmanson.
While Aj looked at the design of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Cow played in the garden
The garden has a delft pottery mosaic fountain dedicated to Mrs. Disney (she is the one who made the initial gift of 50 million dollars to help make the project happen)
Aj also showed us the new Apple store in downtown LA in the refurbished Tower Theater
(easily the most beautiful and least crowded Apple Store in California)

Cow poses for a picture on the balcony of the Apple Store
Ah, the good life in Comstock’s backyard; Fullerton, California
As Aj and Aaron head back to Dallas, our road trip continues up the coast to Paso Robles and Cambria
Andy picked the perfect AirBnB. It had a swing right by the vineyard

Look at all the beautiful fields
Cow was right at home
Cow even met real cows!
Cambria had the most interesting shops
Paso Robles had interesting wine – but, mostly red wine, which Linda does not care for
Back on the road we go. This time we land in Las Vegas. Cow’s first time on The Strip

Cow poses for Andy at the Aquarium within the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace
Cow meets fish
At night, we went to the Neon Boneyard in downtown Las Vegas. Cow learned some of the history of the hotels including the Moulin Rouge which was the first integrated casino.
Cow looks on as the crowd of young people listen to loud music and drink many adult beverages on Fremont Street.
Cow takes in the sight of Vegas Vickie at the new Circa hotel and casino on Fremont Street.
Time to continue the road trip – goodbye Las Vegas
Cow’s road trip did not intentionally cover Route 66, but parts of it were down this famous highway
One thing anyone can do on Route 66? Meet Jackson Browne while Standin on the corner …
Cow met some interesting characters in Roswell, New Mexico
This friendly fellow was waiting at the Roswell Visitor Center
As we climb back into the car to return to Austin, an official Roswell greeter bids us goodbye.

Cow’s first road trip comes to an end. He is recovering from all this excitement by laying on a shelf in our Austin kitchen. He plans on taking another road trip adventure this summer – when he does, he will let you know.

Bye

5 thoughts on “Cow’s Road Trip Adventure”

  1. Cow is too sweet. When did he join the family? I am loving the Benjamin adventures. Keep it up so I can live vicariously through you guys.

    Love,
    Vicki

    1. Hey Vic,

      We planned a road trip to Disneyland for Andy’s significant birthday. Our first stop was Amarillo, that is where we found Cow. Once we had him, it just seemed natural to document his travels versus our own. There is more to the story, but I will save that for another time.

      LB

  2. Looks like a terrific road trip. I am glad that you are now both able to enjoy retirement.

  3. As always, I enjoyed your most recent blog. You always manage to keep me amused with your travels. Keep on keeping on.

    1. Thanks Leslie,

      The Cow may be taking over the blog now; A cow’s journey. 🙂

      Thanks as always for your feedback,

      Linda

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