enchanted
drove north on the night of the full moon,
drove until the interstates became
country routes & ranch roads.
turned off the headlights and everything
was still, cool, bewitching blue.
pitched the tent alongside the Llano River;
it's slow movement was an all night soundtrack
30 degrees and under 4 blankets much warmer.
stars glittered like ice as the grass frosted beneath us.
Enchanted Rock: a batholith of light pink granite
sticking out from sandy, thorny hills that surround it.
they say texans are friendly, but this terrain (of random
rocks, steep drops, cacti, fire ants, rattle snakes, hot sun)
is completely unforgiving!
the dry winter, though, has tamed this place. we came to enjoy it.
hiking up,
looking out
on top!
top of the rock picnic: olives, chipotle cheddar, french bread, cultured veggies, lara bar, banana, pecans, jasmine tea & water
aaron maneuvering between the fallen granite "caves"
surrounded
me trying to figure out how to get out
on the lake
sunset on the loop trail
deer after sunset!
sharing with you our holiday adventure,
we hope you've had a wonderful celebartion
with time to enjoy, connect & discover new ways
to enjoy everything & everyone that surrounds you!
love in stone,
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