Last Full Day in Texas

Time flies! On the drive back from "Corpus Crispi" (so named for the condition of my sun-burned back), we stopped in to San Antonio again to see the "El Mercado" - the downtown Spanish market. I'm glad we did - it was quite interesting.

The next day was spent in the "Hill Country" - between Austin and Fredricksburg (birthplace of LBJ by the way). It was certainly different geography than we had seen before. Everything else to this point was flat as a table-top - you could see miles in all directions. As soon as we got west of Austin though, we were immediately into rolling hills - made for a fun drive (I know - only a guy would say that).

Fredricksburg is especially known for it's antique shops - and Barb quickly got in the spirit - deciding she would like a collection of antique spools.

Lunch was at the "Catfish Haven" - I was the only one indulging in the namesake - along with fried okra. I must admit, I've enjoyed being called "sweetie" and "darlin" and "sugee" by the waitresses down here - but I don' think it would catch on back home.

Jim & Kerri have been the best of hosts. Their knowledge of the area has really made the trip great - along with their hospitality.

Tomorrow we head for home.

PS - the pictures don't seem to be loading - I'll add them tomorrow.