If I wanted a more historic visit to Austin, I should have selected another museum to visit, but that would require a lot more walking or trying to find a place to park. The Museum of Weird was only a short walk, and it is weird. Upstairs features a wax museum. The people the operate the museum are awesome. There is a gift shop where you can purchase your own weird merchandise.
When driving into Austin, TX, you see it’s downtown skyline and you notice all the cranes. There is a crane on top of almost every single building in downtown Austin. Except for the State Capitol building, it has scaffolding around it.
Every day I was in Austin, it had beautiful days with blue skies and 100+ temperatures.
The first day I was there, I walked over 8 miles exploring the downtown area. The State Capitol Building was easy to find, it was at the end of Congress Blvd.
I was not permitted to tour the Governor’s Mansion grounds. I was only allowed to take a picture from the other side of the iron bars.
This was the most interesting building I found in Austin was the Open-Air Rotunda. It is located behind the State Capitol Building. It was below grade and had a railing up top for viewing.
Here are a few more images around downtown Austin.
Last year, I planned some daylilies in my yard. Why daylilies? Because they are very low maintenance, and they produce beautiful flowers. I purchased them from Oakley Daylilies because their website allowed me to purchase the correct ones for my region. Last year, they were beautiful. This year, they are gorgeous.
Last year, I also planted a one-gallon Crape Mrytle, and it was a wimp. It hasn’t grown much in a year, but the blooms this year are fantastic. I have a lot of fond memories of climbing the crape mrytle in my backyard, including falling out of the tree. Once I caught my breath, after falling out of the tree, I gave it a dirty look, and climbed in again.
Yes, Roses are beautiful. But, I am developing an extreme dislike for rose bushes, especially the ones in my yard. There is nothing you can do to stop the thrones from sticking you. It doesn’t matter what gloves you have on, or how careful you are. If you attempt to trim them, they will attack.
If you would like to know the name of them flowers, check out Up Close to Flower blog.
It is here! The long-awaited post of an outside adventure with beautiful pictures. I finally had the opportunity to visit Palo Duro Canyon, which is in Canyon, Texas. It is the second largest canyon in the United States. I was told it is a lot greener this year because of all the rain. While reviewing the pictures I took, I believe they all can out beautiful especially because of the blue, blue sky.
Here are twelve of the pictures I took.
I plan to explore the canyon again, there is so many trails and many adventures available.
Dr Pepper was created by Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas and first served in 1885. Today, it is sold worldwide. It has a long history; it started in a Pharmacy and was first manufactured in this building.
These are the people credited with making the tasty soda.
Typically, Dr. Pepper is either the first or second choice when someone wants a soda. Their bottles are recognizable, but not nearly as iconic as the Coke-a-cola bottles.
The museum is located in downtown Waco and was able to withstand the F5 tornado that stuck Waco on May 11, 1953.
There is a well on the property that was used to supply the water for making the beverages.
Advertisement has always been a large part of selling a product. Besides the ads, advertising included the packaging and the placement of the trademark on coolers, displays, and delivery vehicles.
If you are in Waco, it is worth a visit to the Dr. Pepper Museum.
Another park in Georgetown, TX. This was behind the hotel I was staying in. It was a gloomy day and I capture these photos between sprinkles of rain. The area where the park resides was owned by the Shell family in the 1800’s. On the outskirts of the park, there is a large condominium development, with decent architecture. Tree limbs were down around Georgetown and the Austin area, because a week before an ice storm hit that area breaking limbs and powerlines.
Blue Hole Park is located in Georgetown, TX, which is north of Austin. These pictures were taken in February, before May rains and before everything started to bloom.
Wildcat Bluff Nature Center in located in Amarillo, Texas. It has three main nature trails that are under a mile to the windmill. There are other trails, paths, that you can take around the area. It is open year around, and what a difference 3 months makes.
No matter what time of year it is, it is well worth the hike to see this view.
The windmill is the meeting point for the three main trails.
Such a beautiful area.
Did you know I have a flower blog? It is named “Up Close to Flowers“. It only contains pictures of flowers, with my best attempt to identify them. There are hundreds of flower pictures posted on the blog. Sometimes it just nice to stop and see that large variety of beautiful colors.
Below is a small sample of the beauties.
I am usually out of town when the when the Nebraska State Fair rolls around. This year I made it back into town just in time for its very last day. The Nebraska State Fair isn’t just about the carnival rides, its mainly about 4H and FFA. There is livestock, food, crafts, woodworking, quilt and many more competitions. There are food vendors and other vendors displaying their merchandise, entertainers, and concerts. Here are some pictures from the fair:
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