The only frustrating part of the trip to Ennis, was how many tourists there were with the same intention that I had - to take photos. The most beautiful fields were found along winding, narrow country roads, and it was difficult to park along the sides of these roads. It was almost impossible to even stop briefly to quickly take a photo because there'd sometimes be ten cars behind me. I usually come back from a day trip with over 100 photos. I only managed about 30 photos of the flowers and I was away for four days. So all in all, I wish I could have taken more photos, with more original props in the background, than just field upon field of blue.
It poured with rain on the Sunday, but we managed to get to Southfork Ranch before the heavens opened up. The ranch is not in Dallas, but on the outskirts of a town called Parker. The actually site was quite disappointing, with patches of weeds on the lawn in front of the ranch. No easy access to the front, as the gate was locked and the tour tickets were over $10. All I wanted was a photo of the front of the house and the famous wrought iron name, hanging over the gate.
The grounds looked pretty run down.
There are three entrances to the ranch. The main entrance was locked.
The entrance to the gift shop. It sold a variety of items, with the Southfork logo on them, but most of the souvenirs are ones that one could purchase anywhere in Texas.
This plaque cost about $15.00. Their postcards were also very old and outdated.
I thought that placing a water fountain on this wall, distracted one from the large portraits of the main male leads in the series. It looked out of place. I had to stand at an angle to try to cut out the obstacle which is actually an eye sore.
Same with this one. An ATM machine on this display wall?
I'm glad that I went to see the world famous ranch, but I left feeling a little disillusioned. Been there, done that. :) The German tourists were flocking the place, but then again, they also adore David Hassellhof !
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