Exploring the Places No One is Talking About
This was a fantastic long weekend full of nature and a chance to relax and escape the chaos that is 2020. We needed a chance to recharge and go back to the day to day with a new mindset. If you missed any of the posts check them out here! Beer, Wine, and Llamas Middleton
Title: The Well of AscensionAuthor: Brandon SandersonPublication Date: 2007Publishing House: Tor Books I listened to this book as an audiobook from my local library. Support your cities library as they are fantastic resources for everyone. Synopsis from Goodreads Vin, the street urchin who has grown into the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and Elend
I love trying new recipes and not being able to travel as much has given me plenty of time to work on new flavors. After visiting the Hill Country Lavender Farm in June I decided to incorporate more lavender into my cooking. The results have been fantastic. To start off I made lavender sugar which
On our last morning in Wimberley we were up before sunrise so that we could climb the 218 steps up to the top of Old Baldy Mountain to see the dawn. This park sits in the middle of a neighborhood. So when you drive by homes on the way there don’t be surprised. Also, watch
Title: The Last WishAuthor: Andrzej Sapkowski, David French (Translator)Publication Date: 1993, 2008Publishing House: Orbit This book in the Witcher Saga is the prequel to Blood of Elves and is worth the read. Synopsis from Goodreads Geralt the Witcher — revered and hated — holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in this collection of
I found this beer garden when searching for things to do in Wimberly and it is a must do – even if you don’t drink. They have plenty of non-alcoholic options. They serve a selection of local beer and wine along with some fun and delicious mocktails. The Shady Llama is a large outdoor beer
While visiting the Texas Hill Country we wanted to get at least one good hike in. A chance to explore and see new trails. Due to the pandemic we had to reserve our day pass a couple weeks in advance, $7 for adults, children under 12 are free. Guadalupe River State Park is divided into
Title: Throne of JadeAuthor: Naomi NovikPublication Date: 2006Publishing House: Ballantine Books This is the second book in the Temeraire series and it has been sitting on my shelves for years. I’m glad to have finally read it. Read the review for the first book in the series here. Synopsis from Goodreads When Britain intercepted a
Visiting the Hill Country Lavender farm was one of the few spontaneous things that we did on our trip to Wimberley. We drove past it on the way to a state park for hiking and decided to stop by on the way back to the cabin. We did make sure to check the website for
In addition to wineries the Texas Hill Country has a number of breweries and we checked out Middleton Brewing. Their rooftop patio is the perfect place to enjoy a beer along with a countryside view. Keltin and I enjoyed a beer flight. All of them were delicious but it was a bit too hot out
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