off-grid river rats and the mermaid
we spent the weekend at our off grid place in wimberley, two nights, with friends. this was the first time we'd stayed more than a single night and we were double the people. I was happy that we never ran the batteries down and the composting toilet/bathroom seemed to take the extra load in stride.
the kids were able to entertain themselves with no electronic assistance. they played games, played with sticks and rocks and we even saw a spontaneous pillow fight erupt.
climbed to the top of mount baldy.
had lunch at inoz. the restaurant was completely unprepared for the crowd that came with it being a market days weekend. we adjusted our plans and everybody was happy.
he got a bit wet with his unconventional straw method (note water pouring down his front). it was no big deal as our next stop was the blanco river, right up the street from the restaurant.
we observed a mermaid (just over kat's left shoulder) climb out of the water to bask on a boulder.
and we had a third family join us saturday eve. additional celebration was entirely justified.
the mason jar contained a cilantro cucumber mixture that mixed with rum and ice. it was herbalicious for sure.
smoked pork butt sandwiches for dinner.
wimberley donut feeding frenzy for breakfast.
you'd think this was some interrogation method. but the boys seem to do that way more than necessary.
we started each morning with a group bike ride.
it was mother's day. tradition dictates a nice brunch. we obliged. and we were once again rewarded with good food, friends and beverages.
kids enjoyed root beer.
kate's place issued a good "ultimate mac and cheese" and a fantastic quiche (below)
later that day, after a good swim at home. more mother's day feasting.
took my mom (not pictured) to bistro88, a fancy asian place.
food was good too!
the dessert was quickly dispatched by the hungry crew.
it was one more amazing weekend I won't soon forget.
