Wild Things

Feb4

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. 🙂

Moonlight Tower

Feb1

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

Jan31

On my walk back through the University of Texas campus, the Tower was looking especially photogenic.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sculpture

Jan31

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.

“Freedom 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

Jan25

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

Jan24

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!

After Rain

Jan23

In my world, it has been raining for two days straight. This is mostly awesome, unless the heavy rains try their best to wake you up in the middle of the night. Luckily, one of my super powers is sleeping.

As a result of the heavy rains, the San Gabriel River is flowing strongly. While walking this evening, I took a few photos to give you an idea of what things looked like. I will also leave you with a quote to think about.

“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.” ― Rumi

Samaras

Jan20

I liked the following description from the Native Plant Society of Texas (I hope I have the correct tree).

“The fruits are flat, circular and papery wafer-like samaras. They occur in drooping clusters, are retained well into winter and wave in the wind with an audible rattle.”

The samara has a flattened wing of papery tissue that allows the wind to carry the seed. As it turns out, it also allows for nice photos at sunset near the 3/4 mile marker on some walking path. 🙂