We are on the Guadalupe River, here at a very rustic campground but certainly popular area in the summertime. Lots of tubing rentals places. The river flows quietly next to our site and ducks, herons, hawks and deer have been spotted in the short time we've been here. It runs 230 miles.
2 deer frolicking at water's edge
On Monday, we did a 10 mile bike ride and saw the Big Tree on Goose Island. It's the 2nd largest live oak tree in Texas, thought to be almost 2,000 years old. My pictures do not do it justice.
We also experienced seeing the endangered Whooping Cranes. They are the tallest birds in North America and stand nearly 5 feet tall with a wingspan of about 7.5 feet. Beginning in September or October each year, the cranes migrate south about 2,500 miles from Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge about 35 miles north of the state park. After wintering in Texas, they begin their migration back north to Canada about mid March each year.
We started our day on Tuesday, March 19th, capturing a beautiful sunrise on Goose Island. Below shows the succession of the skies just moments prior to sunrise. Trying my new camera out and using different settings. It's been fun.
My try at a Spoonbill painted rock!
Our drive from the gulf shores to new Braunfels was very interesting. Near the coast, the land was very flat. Mile after mile...... as we starting heading inward into Texas, the terrain became hilly and we saw ranch after ranch. Nixon Texas seemed like a newly, revitalized quaint town.
We had dinner at Black's BBQ in New Braunfels. OH MY GOD! I thought I had tasted brisket, but was I wrong!
Ended our night by a real wood campfire and are excited to see our nephew Jake Pirnie, his new wife Emily and their children this evening for dinner! We haven't seen Jake in over 15 years.....
Our weather has not been great. Actually needed heat on last night, but are hoping for some sunshine and warmer days ahead!
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