The Daytripper Season 7 Episode 4 Blanco, TX
- October 21, 2015
The Daytripper season 7 episode 4 takes us to the charming town of Blanco, Texas. Host Chet Garner begins his day at the Blanco State Park, where he takes a dip in the gorgeous Blanco River. The park also offers visitors the option to hike, picnic, fish or even camp. Garner gets his fill of the lush greenery and promises to return with his family.
Next, Chet heads to the Real Ale Brewery in Blanco, the oldest having been founded in 1996. Garner takes viewers on a tour of the brewery and explains what goes into making the different types of beer they brew. Garner starts with Fireman's 4 Blonde Ale, one of the brewery's most popular beers. He then tries Devil's Backbone, a dark Belgian-style ale and finishes up with the Real Heavy Scotch Ale, a malty, caramel-sweet beer.
Chet then heads down the road to the aptly named Blanco Settlement, where he visits the Blanco Settlement Museum. The museum houses artifacts, photographs and documents that depict the town's rich history. The curator takes viewers through a fascinating timeline of Blanco's early settlers, including the Comanches and Spanish explorers.
After gaining historical knowledge, Chet works up an appetite and heads to the Redbud Cafe. The cafe serves up a variety of dishes, but Garner opts for the Piggyback Burger. It's a towering affair with a beef patty, pulled pork, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion rings, pickles and veggies between two fluffy buns. Chet devours the burger, exclaiming that it's one of the best he's ever had.
Chet then drives to Blanco's town square, where he visits several shops. First, Garner stops in at Vaaler Creek Golf Club, where he meets a talented woodworker who makes custom golf clubs. He then heads to one of the more unique shops in town, The Herb Room. The shop offers a plethora of handmade soap, lotion, candles and even remedies. Garner tries his hand at making a custom fragrance and is thrilled with the results.
The Daytripper season 7 episode 4 concludes with a visit to Tinsmith's Wife, a yarn and fiber art shop with a local following. Garner speaks with the owner, who explains the process of spinning and dyeing the wool. He then learns how to knit a small mug cozy as the episode comes to a close.
Overall, The Daytripper season 7 episode 4 is a showcase of the quaint and unique charm of Blanco, Texas. It's a town we may never have heard of if not for this entertaining and informative episode.