The Guadalupe River

For those who are interested (and you know who you are) here's a charming little shop we visited this morning.

With a very spacious interior for lots of coffee sippers.

Or can you imagine having your morning latte' at one of these tables in the sunshine, taking in a view like this?

How lucky to have a little fruitstand with produce from southern Texas. I bought a tomato and some pears. Both are ripe and tasty.

My hosts here knew of a place across the road where Chorro could run, but we would have to drive over first. Through a gate, down a rocky trail and then across one channel of the Guadalupe River.

The wandering wonder dog was quickly busy exploring.

The river is low right now, but serene and shimmering.

Look at this row of cypress trees on the farther bank.

Doesn't this look inviting? Wouldn't you like to just jump right in?

Chorro agreed.

This little channel feeds the pool you see below and then flows into the larger channel.

I'm sure you're thinking this looks like an excellent swimming hole!

Chorro agreed.

Then we had to cross one channel again to get home. Lack of a bridge didn't bother either the pickup or driver.

Eventually, after swimming and running, the wet and dirty little wonder dog arrived back home to a thorough hosing off. And out in the backyard, here's what I discovered. Is this my first sign of spring?

The rest of the day? Well, my ego is reluctant to admit to this, but I got thoroughly beaten at Scrabble!

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But tomorrow is a new day.