Sunday, June 11, 2006

Blue Hole near Austin

I did a surprise visit home to Austin, telling only 2 people who would have to help me get some others into town. Anyway, my family and I went to a swimming hole Blue Hole outside of Austin, TX in a town called Wimberley. It is named so because the water is typically crystal clear, able to see the bottom of the creek. However, due to a drought going on in the area, the water was murky brown, but still very cool and refreshing. As the creek is quite deep in some spots, they have 2 trees with rope swings and ladders to climb to limbs and jump from. One of the nice things about the Blue Hole was that it wasn't overrun with people. The Blue Hole is awaiting some development work on the grounds and facilities so bathrooms are a bit rundown (but who's there for the bathrooms). It cost $5/person as they are trying to build up funds to do the renovations. It's definitely a great place to beat the Texas heat!!

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