For some reason, on the way to the Museum this afternoon, I decided to crawl around in the damp grass and take photos of the University of Texas Tower. π
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Category Archives: Walking
Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail II
Ever since my first visit to a piece of the Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail, I had wanted to discover and explore the beginning portion of the trail in East Austin. It kicks off at Govalle Park, just off of Airport Blvd. This section of the trail is similar in that it is a paved two lane path with a center dividing line. It is popular with the bikers in Austin, and runs along the creek with a view of a set of railroad tracks and airplanes overhead flying into the Austin airport. It was a cool, dark, overcast day and my walk was very enjoyable.
Pecan Tree
The pecan tree is the Texas State Tree. It is most awesome at feeding all the birds, giving the squirrels something to bicker over, and providing us with tasty pies. In Texas, when we have finished riding our horses to check on our oil wells, we love to frolic about in our pecan orchards. π
Bell
This bell grabbed my attention the other night when walking through downtown, and I thought that I would try to come back another day at sunset. It belongs to the Main Street Baptist Church in Georgetown. I’m not sure if it rings or not, and I think it has seen better days.
Wild Things
I think I have crossed this bridge a billion times (well, maybe not that much), and if I am lucky, I will cross it a billion more. Now I think they built it to keep people like me from tromping on the wildflowers and dandelions. π
Moonlight Tower
According to Wikipedia, Austin “is the only city in the world known still to have light towers.” Pretty cool, huh?
The University of Texas Tower II
On my walk back through the University of Texas campus, the Tower was looking especially photogenic.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sculpture
On my rainy walk through the campus of The University of Texas this evening, I stopped to admire the sculpture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
βFreedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.”
The sculpture had more meaning after recently watching the film “Selma”.
Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail
At sunset, it was time to work off my overconsumption of meat pies, and go for a long walk along the Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail. The section I walked had sights like a golf course, Walnut Creek, flooded trail sections, bridge underpasses, graffiti, winter trees, bamboo, dried brush, and plenty of bikers, hikers and dogs. It was a pleasant walk, and I will have to explore this trail further when I have the opportunity.
Greetings from Austin Postcard
The Greetings from Austin Postcard mural can be found on the northwest corner of South 1st Street and Annie Street. It is an iconic Austin mural. If you promise to take some crazy photos and post them on your blog, I will share this secret link with you. All of the best murals in Austin! Have fun!
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