Last year we hiked to the hole with Summer and Bo in 110 degree temps only to arrive and find a VERY dry creek bed. I'll spare you the description of the torture it was to hike back the mile 1/2 out with a hot, disappointed, whiny kid and a bulldog that was about to collapse from heat exhaustion.
This year Summer opted to stay home and work on some personal projects. Once we made it to the hole I really wish she had been with us. What I wished even more was that Toby and I had thought to dress in something we could take a dip in. The creek was flowing better than we have ever seen it. It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
The only one that got to enjoy the water was Bo. I won't bore you with too many pet details but I have to say that when it comes to water Bo is like a human child. He LOVES water. He'll jump in swim awhile until he gets tired, get back out, rest a bit then jump back in again. It's really funny to watch an animal enjoy an activity other than gnawing a bone just for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Some random shots of the rest of the creek along the trail.......
I have no idea what these native flowers are but they are all over Austin right now. They remind me of those long dusters...
We ended up hiking approximately 3 1/2 miles. It was worth every step of the way!!!
Nice hike! The water looks beautiful and I would have had a difficult time not dipping in a toe. I am so jealous of your ability to escape and have quality time with your husband! We're lucky if we get in a quick trip to the hardware store all by our lonesome! :-)
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