Weekend In Austin
Kathleen and I go to Austin for a weekend of fun.
Congress Street Downtown, Austin, TX.

Party On The Patio
After Kathleen and I arrived in Austin, we went for some ritas and nachos at a well-known watering spot call the Hula Hut on lake Austin. The Hula Hut is a very popular spot to go to in Austin, espeically on a Friday evening.
The Hula Hut, Austin TX.

I'm So Happy
Kathleen is starting to feel pretty happy after her second margarita out on the back deck at the Hula Hut.
The Hula Hut, Austin TX.

The Rita After Affect
After we left the Hula Hut, Kathleen and I went to check out Miller dam and to watch the drunk cruisers as their tour boat was approaching the landing dock. Kathleen was still feeling the affects of her two ritas she had earlier at the Hula Hut. We were both feeling good.
Miller Dam, Lake Austin, Austin TX.

A Tex-Mex Breakfast
When one is about to do some serious hiking on Barton Creek, then one needs plenty of good food to hold one through the day. My friend Brian turned me on to this great mexican restuarant on 1st street called Provos. It's one of the best places to eat in Austin, I think. I eat here everytime I go to Austin.
Provos, Austin TX.

On The way To Barton Creek
Me on the trail to Barton Creek. This is the trail head from MoPac or Hwy 1. The trail decends about a 100 feeet down to Barton Creek. We should pop out some where close to Twin Falls. Our goal is to hike to Sculpter Falls which is about a 45 minute hike further upstream from Twin Falls.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

A Relaxing Moment
This lonely gal is enjoying a tranquil moment. It's as if she's escaping the everyday disturbance and turnmoil of life, but not escaping the disturbance and turnmoil of the flowing cool water of Twin Falls.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Oh, It's Just The Two Of Us
After decending down to the creek, Kathleen and I stopped for a little rest at Twin Falls. Surprisely, there were not very many people there. However, it was still relatively early. When we passed Twin Falls on our way back later on that day, there were tons of people there.
Twin Falls, Austin TX.

Rope Swing
These youngster were making good uses of the rope swing just down the creek a little from Sculpter Falls. In fact, there are dozens of rope swings all along the creek.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Stepping Stone
This lovely young lady gracefully maneuvers across the rocks at Sculpter Falls while her beautiful companions enjoy the deep eddies and the warm sun.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

It's A Doggie Kind Of A Day
Scultper Falls has to be one of the best places in Austin to take your dog. Dogs seem to love the place. I think it's a dog's paradise.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

College Kids And Their Dogs
Rarely will you be at Sculpter Falls on a nice warm day and there aren't any college kids polluting the creek with thier empty beer cans and who knows what else. I took this photo because I liked the dog with the strange dog paddle. I've never seen a dog swim like that before. It kept splashing as if it were drowning.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

A Day At The Swimming Hole
These happy group of people were enjoying a great day at Sculpter Falls. They were on the other side of the creek from us. The little kids were jumping and diving off the little cliff there. I really took the photo because I especially loved the little chubby kid on the left with the cool swimming trunks.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

A Sweet Moment Captured
I just couldn't resist taking this photo. I thought it was just a sweet tender moment that needed to be captured. Of course it helps to have a hot-looking mother in the photo too. :)
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Over The Falls
These two Kayakers came paddling up to Sculpter Falls, got out of their kayaks, thought about it, and then they both kayaked successfully over the falls. Next stop, Twin Falls some 20 minutes down the creek.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Continuing Down Barton Creek
After going over the falls at Sculpter Falls, these two kayakers continued on their merry way kayaking down Barton Creek towards Twin Falls.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Enjoying The Scenery
Kathleen soaking up the sun and enjoying the scenery. It looks like everyone else, including the dog in the background are doing the same.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Trying Not To Be So Obvious
Kathleen thought it would be neat to document me changing into my swimming trunks. She always thinks I'm worthy of a photograph. Silly girl.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Cooling Off With A Foster's
The water level at Sculpture Falls was up due to the much needed rain that the Texas hill country got the passed winter, and the visitors were enjoying every bit of it.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Not Walking So Tall and Carrying A Big Stick
This beautiful lab insisted on walking around with this great big stick. He carried it around for a long time. I never saw him put it down. What is it with dogs and their love for sticks?
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Cave Dewellers
Kathleen and I were going to visit the local cave on the side of the cliffs above Barton creek, but unfortunately, someone beat us to it and decided to spend the night too. This guy and his friend didn't come down from the cave until their friends climbed up there and woke them up.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Local Stare Down
Kathleen caught this little local guys watching us we passed by on our way back to the car. We got real close to the little guy and he never moved.
Barton Creek, Austin TX.

Cooling The Treads
On the last day of our weekend trip to Austin, Kathleen and I decided to do an easy hike and visit the "shoots" near the Barton Skyway entrance to the creek. We thought it would be a great idea to take our shoes off and cool off the old footies.