On Saturday, Dec. 12, we visited Camp Verde General Store. In 1856, with $30,000 appropriated from the government, the army secured 73 camels from Egypt to experiment for army transportation and military purposes. The camels passed every test as pack animals by traveling longer distances and carrying heavier loads than the mules and horses used in this area. After the civil war, the war department didn't have the funds to continue operation of Fort Verde as money was needed for reconstruction. In November, 1869 the fort was deactivated. 
Nestled in the foothills, 3 miles from famed Bandera Pass, on the banks of Verde Creek stands the old Camp Verde General Store. Outside on the patio there was a band, wine tasting, appetizers, and deserts for everyone to sample. It was a beautiful fall day. Inside the store you can feel the old charm of the pressed tin ceiling, old wood floors, antiques, and many old time and hand made products.
Leaving Camp Verde, we drove to Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World. It is common to see a horse tied to a hitching post, as the cowboys ride into town for supplies or a drink at the local bar.
Walking around town, we found this Texas longhorn just waiting to have his picture taken with me! The horns must have a 6-8 foot spread.
Just before leaving Bandera we spotted these cowboys and cowgirls Christmas caroling, Texas style, on horseback. What a neat little town. We enjoyed walking through the little shops and the General Store on Main Street.
On the way home we stopped in Medina at the (No kidding) Adam's Apple Farm where we found some wonderful Apple turnovers for breakfast tomorrow.
Nestled in the foothills, 3 miles from famed Bandera Pass, on the banks of Verde Creek stands the old Camp Verde General Store. Outside on the patio there was a band, wine tasting, appetizers, and deserts for everyone to sample. It was a beautiful fall day. Inside the store you can feel the old charm of the pressed tin ceiling, old wood floors, antiques, and many old time and hand made products.
Here's a young Texas cowboy giving Santa a gift. Wonder if he asked for a pony or a new saddle. He already had the hat and boots.
Leaving Camp Verde, we drove to Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World. It is common to see a horse tied to a hitching post, as the cowboys ride into town for supplies or a drink at the local bar.
Walking around town, we found this Texas longhorn just waiting to have his picture taken with me! The horns must have a 6-8 foot spread.
Just before leaving Bandera we spotted these cowboys and cowgirls Christmas caroling, Texas style, on horseback. What a neat little town. We enjoyed walking through the little shops and the General Store on Main Street.
On the way home we stopped in Medina at the (No kidding) Adam's Apple Farm where we found some wonderful Apple turnovers for breakfast tomorrow.
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