Spring Branch Texas

We're still here, enjoying this part of Hill Country.  We've only been into San Antonio a few times, but driving the surrounding hills is very enjoyable.

Saturday we went to Wimberly only to discover we missed the date on Market Days...wrong Saturday.  But we continued on to Dripping Springs and right outside of town we stumbled across a brewery!  Jim said he was tired of blocking the traffic so we pulled off and enjoyed a cold brew.  The whole place is set up for indoor or outdoor drinking.  There is a food truck parked outside by the corn hole game and on the veranda/porch there are picnic tables with Jenga games to enjoy

We didn't stay after the one beer, it was time for lunch and we found a place called Epicure in Dripping Springs.  Our lunch was fantastic!  We both ordered the special Lamb burger, Jim opted for a salad side while I had roasted potatoes.  Cooked perfectly!  And our host answered questions about the area and we enjoyed chatting with him.  I was surprised that the menu was so upscale.  But apparently the area likes  varied continental style foods because they're opening a larger venue while keeping this one as a wine and cheese bar.

Back on the road we headed to Blanco where we did find a market set up at the old courthouse.  Typical jewelry and hand crafted items.  It was fun walking around...we needed to work off lunch!

Then it was time to head home.  Driving up and down and all around the hills is a fun way to spend an afternoon.

Sunday we stayed home and enjoyed the intermittent rain.  If I recall, it started the night before with a thunderstorm.

Monday we headed out late....to check out a shopping mall south of here....right in the middle of the construction on highway 281.  Some of our friends probably drove right by it on their trek north.  Typical shops and stores.  Some well know eateries and the Alamo Drafthouse, this dinner at the theater.  We've never been to one, have you?  Could be fun

We didn't get out to look around, it's an open mall and it was way to warm to window shop.  So we headed a bit further south into San Antonio and stopped at Barnes and Nobles.  I found some magazines to buy and we both sat in the cafe and had coffee and a decadent treat called an Oreo stack.  It sure was tasty and not necessary...

Boo was happy to see us when we got home (but then, he always is) as it was past his supper time!  

Today I was on my own with the truck!  Jim opted to stay home while I headed out for some groceries.  I brought a pizza home for our lunch and along with a beer it made us both drowsy.  Jim napped while I snoozed in my chair.

I updated my Paper Craft page with some of the cards I've made.  If you're interested pop over there!

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