Hill Country

When we saw pleasant temperatures in the long-range forecast last week, we decided to take a trip down to the Texas Hill Country. We visited several state parks and camped outside of Fredericksburg. Trying to get Wesley (who thought the tent was his playdome) and Jack (who was Jackish) to sleep was a bit of a challenge. In their defense, their normal evening routine involves a healthy amount of post-lights-out activity that doesn't get interrupted unless they get too loud. They, if they were more articulate, would probably argue that we were changing the rules on them and intruding upon their brotherly activities.

Nevertheless, it seems that Wesley might be a little too young for camping. Poor Jack was attacked by a squirrel at Inks Lake State Park. His feet were dangling from a picnic table bench, when a squirrel scratched (bit?) his bare feet. Fortunately, he was more scared than injured.


Among the highlights were: our ascent of Enchanted Rock (which Lillian climbed by herself), dining in a German restaurant in Fredericksburg, and 'swimming' in the creek at Pedernales Falls SP. All in all, we had a very good time.