Off to Kingsbury, Texas

What do you think of Jon's new Softail? I had never ridden a Harley before, so when he sent me a picture and said I could come visit and ride his bike I immediately turned him down! I have never have riden anyone else's bike and especially since it was new and beautiful, I would never forgive myself if anything happened to it. Well, Jon reassured me, so I asked Norma to load the gear and bring it when she drove down to Austin. 

We mostly packed up the RV on Friday night and at 5am the alarm went off and we were on the road to Visit Jon and Lisa, off we went. We arrived at 7 am. On schedule. I had never ridden with my feet extended out to the forward pegs before. But really liked the body position and the nice seat that provided great lumbar support. The bike had tons of torque and was a blast to drive. Norma rode on back and we had a great time. 

Jon and Lisa had a wonderful farm and more exciting adventures for us to enjoy. 

                         

First a beautiful motorcycle ride through the hill country. 

A view of the running water at Sequin Power Plant. 

Oh, Jon saved a turtle crossing the road! Poor thing tried to run before Jon picked it up! Turtle is safe and sound!

At their farm we enjoyed cow's, their calfs and being away from the city. Real quiet at night. Nature at it best! 

The enjoyed a fabulous dinner at the Cottonseed Cafe and Deli in Martingale, Texas. They have great homemade entrees and fabulous desert. 

Austin Bound

Last week, June 20th, Craig went to Austin  for a work conference and Norma joined him on Thursday evening. We had any adventures weekend meeting new friends. 

Craig arrived and began his Father's Day enjoying a bicycle ride through Barton Creek Greenbelt in downtown Austin. It is beautiful! 

Craig took a drip in the spring fed water! Looking good and happy! 

Craig parked the RV at Pecan Grove RV Park. The best way to get a feel for the laid-back, funky feel of Austin is to stay at Pecan Grove RV Park, located in town next to Barton Springs and Zilker Park. But don't expect luxury accommodations; this is a small, shady campground with ancient hookups, cramped campsites, old restrooms and mediocre laundry facilities. 

Most sites are filled with year-round tenants who landscape with yard art and homemade fences, and they make it tough to get in without a reservation. Management doesn't take credit cards, and if you're lucky, they'll write down your reservation on a post it and put it on the calendar, or maybe they'll just memorize it. Always call ahead to confirm your stay.

So why would anyone want to stay there? Because what Pecan Grove lacks in amenities, it more than makes up for with a funky ambiance and stylish hippie flair reminiscent of all that makes Austin such a great place to be. 

Residents are generally nice and talkative, and the park's location is within walking and biking distance of the Sixth Street entertainment district, breweries, coffee houses and restaurants, such as Chuy's Mexican Food, where President Bush's teenage daughters were cited for underage drinking.

Craig and I enjoyed the Shady Groves Restaurant. Great shrimp and live music. 

We enjoyed more bicycle riding on the river on Friday. We rode 15 miles! 

We are starting to agree with this sign! We loved Austin!