After Ryan's week in Oregon, it was back to work time. He doesn't start school for a few more weeks, but he is doing research every day on campus. I was a little bummed when I would send off my husband in the morning, only to find out that most my other friends are off traveling for 2-3 weeks, or their husbands just don't have a very tough research schedule. So needless to say, I felt a little alone. But, today was different!
Ryan slept in (never happens) so I knew something was up. Then he said we should pack our bags and head to a place we have been wanting to visit - Enchanted Rock. He said he would put in extra hours these next couple days, and just enjoy the entire day with Cal and I. Yes!!!
So after a beautiful, easy drive through hill country, and through the quaint old town of Fredericksburg, we made it to our destination. From afar it looks like a miniature half dome, and from close up it looks like a less miniature half dome - pretty tiny. It was a 20 minute walk straight up granite rock, rising about 1100ft in elevation, and the view truly was breathtaking! It is hard to get up and out of the world in Texas, so Ryan and I felt like we were back in Utah for a moment in time, high above the world.
Cal had a wonderful time exploring the top of the rock, and was a good sport on the way down. We then found a shaded picnic table and enjoyed a quick snack, then found a nearby creek to dip our feet (and in Cal's case, bum) in the cool water. We finished our day eating a late lunch in the cute town of Fredericksburg before heading home after a fun family adventure.
It was such a simple day and simple exploration, but we truly loved every minute of family time. It was nice to get out of San Antonio and out of the same routines we find ourselves doing when we hang around the house. We have a few more things on our list to explore before these next few weeks come to an end!
What a fun adventure! Cal is getting so big!
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