Beautiful and 85 today. Cold again tomorrow and the rest of the week. But not as cold as everywhere else!
The last time we saw Freddy.
Little eyeball peeking over the edge. Ten days ago.
We wonder if he’ll remember us when the weather gets hot again.
It used to be called a Moorhen before its name got updated.
It’s like a Coot, but more colorful.
And a baby Gallinule.
Not showy like it’s parents, but good looking in its own right.
Cool night air inside and out. Warm sleeping bags. A great night’s sleep. Love those camping cots!
Took our Aeropress for morning coffee.
Watched the crows we heard all morning and the 750 turkey and black vultures lifting off from their overnight stay in the forest to kettle up in thermals gaining enough altitude to continue their migration. A few other little birds in the trees around us. Armadillos. Deer.
One more look around admiring the park.
Packed up and headed for home by noon to complete the loop.
Back safe and sound at Sandpipers.
Between Dallas and Houston. Rolling forest and fields. Green grass. Nice.
Finished the day at one of our favorite places on the planet. Brazos Bend State Park.
Texas State Park campgrounds have options for cabins and screened shelters. Time for the next adventure, we rented a screened shelter.
They’re like little cabins, but the windows don’t close and there is nothing inside. They’re like camping, but you don’t have to bring a tent.
Set up for the night. A couple Coleman camping cots. Sleeping bags. Camp chairs.
Barred Owls calling. Other noises in the night. Eyeballs shining back at us. It’s all good.
