Following in the tracks of the Daytripper

Yesterday we watched "The Daytripper" on PBS. Chet Garner explores different areas in TX and showcases them oftentimes in a humorous vein. Thus our trip today to Smithville and Winchester. Here is the episode that inspired us. Take a look, it's really interesting and less than 30 minutes.

In Winchester we found Murphy's Steakhouse and it was closed on Sunday. As the sign on the front said, "Sunday, day of rest" and closed Monday. The ice cream parlor at the depot was closed as well. I can predict a return visit in the future.

The Smithville water tower beckoned us as we came into town on Route 95. In the center of town we found the Gingerbread Man "Smitty", the original of which is certified in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest baked gingerbread man.



Pockets Grill was Honey's Diner in the movie "Hope Floats" starring Sandra Bullock. (we've never seen it) The parking lot was full when we went by, a good sign that the locals eat there, so we joined them for lunch. Good food and lots of "Hope Floats" memorabilia on the walls.

The house in "Hope Floats". We'll have to rent the movie and fast forward to see what else we saw that was in the movie. Can you tell we're not moviegoers?

Chet also went to the car museum in Rosanky. We've been there before so didn't visit on this trip. It was a great way to pass the time on an overcast Sunday.