Saturday, May 1, 2010

Today has been “sort of” a down day. Yvonne and I spent most of the morning working on her “Pinnacle” program on her computer (this stuff is of great interest to both of us). Curt and Jack went to an antique car show and Randi worked on her trip log and walked.

This afternoon, we all walked around Historic Lockhart, toured the Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches, the oldest library in Texas, the Caldwell County jail, built in 1909 (Randi was a bit rowdy which resulted the picture at right) and the Caldwell County Courthouse, completed in 1894. Pictured above, it is the most photographed courthouse in Texas.

Friday, April 30, 2010

We were unable to get reservations at the State park campground for 2 of the nites in Lockhart, so we moved to an RV resort just 14 miles away. It is a beautiful place with nice amenities which include canoeing, volleyball, paddle boats, pool and Jacuzzi. We, of course, were too busy to engage in those activities, but pictured is the view from our front window.

I was interested in a century bike ride tomorrow which will start in Austin and end in Shiner (home of the brewery). I decided to do a short practice ride only to discover a cut in one of my tires. Disappointed! We’ll have to find a bike shop in Austin so that I will be ready if the opportunity arises again.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

We drove to San Antonio today and spent the day touring the Alamo and taking in the beautiful Riverwalk.

It is quite an experience, walking the boardwalk lined on both sides of the river with shops, hotels and restaurants. We had lunch alfresco, then the barge ride along the river. We visited the cathedral where the remains of the heroes of the Alamo battle are entombed. We drove through the King William neighborhood of historic homes, some built as early as 1856. They are gorgeous mansions! The 60+ mile ride back to the campground takes us right by a Dairy Queen. We were weak….had ice cream….it was worth it!