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Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall
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We were afraid we wouldn’t get to do much today because it was supposed to rain a lot. So I did my nails and relaxed this morning, but I really wanted to do something outdoors since I’m here in such a pretty part of Texas.
I’ve used hand lotion since I finished.
Lee opined that we could at least go for a ride so we traveled along the Devil’s Backbone and looked at lots of scenery and lovely ranches. E stopped for coffee in Wimberley, where of course I was not encouraged to get out and buy any art or boutique items. Hmph.
Not even a piece of driftwood. Boo.
On our way back we really took back roads and hugged the lake. It stopped raining, so we got out and explored one of the boat ramps on Canyon Lake. All the ramps are closed however. The lake is only 60% full, thanks to the dry summer, so the docks end on rocks and shells of evil Mediterranean clams.
All these snags are usually underwater.
I had a great time finding new plants and familiar ones in their winter disguises.
This is apparently Pediomelum latestipulatum or Texas Plains Indian Breadroot
Mostly though, I enjoyed the sounds of many water birds that were on the lake. There were gadwalls, coots, mallards and the wigeons, which make such cool sounds. I saw a kingfisher and a kestrel, too. We had a great time.
Gray lake with ghost trees. There used to be a town under the lake.
I found things blooming and growing amidst the grayness.
Mullein
Thistle
Green within the gray
The ride home was fun. We found a whole area with houses made of shipping containers, which were very creative. There were many other fun houses along the lake ranging from old to new and small to huge. Plus there was a lot of wildlife. We saw a beautiful fox (no photos, but it had a gorgeous tail) and many lovely deer.
Three!
Deer time
After enjoying football we are ready to head back to the animals tomorrow. I look forward to coming back to this area in the fall for the Master Naturalist annual meeting if not sooner.
We are at top left. Renovated room but not very comfy. Great staff, though!
I’ve used hand lotion since I finished.
Lee opined that we could at least go for a ride so we traveled along the Devil’s Backbone and looked at lots of scenery and lovely ranches. E stopped for coffee in Wimberley, where of course I was not encouraged to get out and buy any art or boutique items. Hmph.
Not even a piece of driftwood. Boo.
On our way back we really took back roads and hugged the lake. It stopped raining, so we got out and explored one of the boat ramps on Canyon Lake. All the ramps are closed however. The lake is only 60% full, thanks to the dry summer, so the docks end on rocks and shells of evil Mediterranean clams.
All these snags are usually underwater.
I had a great time finding new plants and familiar ones in their winter disguises.
This is apparently Pediomelum latestipulatum or Texas Plains Indian Breadroot
Mostly though, I enjoyed the sounds of many water birds that were on the lake. There were gadwalls, coots, mallards and the wigeons, which make such cool sounds. I saw a kingfisher and a kestrel, too. We had a great time.
Gray lake with ghost trees. There used to be a town under the lake.
I found things blooming and growing amidst the grayness.
Mullein
Thistle
Green within the gray
The ride home was fun. We found a whole area with houses made of shipping containers, which were very creative. There were many other fun houses along the lake ranging from old to new and small to huge. Plus there was a lot of wildlife. We saw a beautiful fox (no photos, but it had a gorgeous tail) and many lovely deer.
Three!
Deer time
After enjoying football we are ready to head back to the animals tomorrow. I look forward to coming back to this area in the fall for the Master Naturalist annual meeting if not sooner.
We are at top left. Renovated room but not very comfy. Great staff, though!