I had been really, really looking forward to riding into Tombstone, tying the horses up to a hitching post, and eating on an outdoor patio and just soaking in the Western atmosphere and the history.
Of course, the reality is always so very different.
First off, I broke my foot. Surgery is scheduled for this Wednesday, so I decided if I want to ride into Tombstone and eat - it is now or never.
It's about a 40 minute ride from the Tombstone RV Park & Campground into town. It is a nice easy flat trail that basically parallels the freeway and set far away from any traffic noises.
You ride through a small residential area right into Tombstone.
The Four Deuces Saloon on Allen Street has outdoor patio seating and a solid hitching post to tie up your horse. They will even offer your horse water.
There is a rake and manure bucket handy - just in case you need to clean up after your horse.
Ari tying up Lennox
My horse did fine being tied up to the hitching post. Lennox was anxious the entire time. He didn't understand what was going on - although we have done ride and eats before.
We went into town on a Monday in order to avoid too many tourists, but there were still people taking selfies with our horses - as well as the sounds of gunfire from all the shoot outs in the distance.
The gunfire didn't bother the horses at all. They are used to it from cowboy mounted shooting. But the strange people made Lennox really nervous.
The saloon doesn't serve food, but allows you to order food from across the street at the OK Cafe. You phone in your order and someone from the cafe walks it over to deliver it to you.
The menu is burgers, hot dogs, chili, and sides. The food was actually pretty good.
The horses kept an eye on us while we were eating...and vice versa.
I really had a great time, but Ari was upset by how amped up Lennox got.
Mercutio was fine. He took the entire adventure in stride.
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