Even Texans don't go to Texas in August

Texas - the great state - like a whole other country - at least that is what they say.  

If you wonder what it is like in Texas in August, I have a simulation you can perform.  First, put your oven on has high as possible.  Boil some water and place a large pan in the middle of the now preheated oven.  Set up a fan to blow into the oven on low speed, now put your face very near, but not in the oven - stay there until you feel like you are melting.  That is Texas in August.

Saturday was Hunt, Texas and we had a wonderful afternoon, lazy in the Guadelupe River and eating pulled pork with the best barbque sauce, black beans, and coleslaw.  We forgot to eat the watermelon, which was unfortunate as it was very large and had to be hauled back to San Antonio.

David was very entertaining as he rode the noodle that had a seat, a tail and an alligator head.  He also got bit by a fish 3 times and was equally surprised each time, providing fun for all.  Unfortunately, the alligator was a bit too buoyant, and he ended up getting sunburnt on the shoulders, but we wouldn't know that until we were eating catfish in Clear Springs for Sunday dinner.

This water is wonderful, silky and warm, with an occasional cool spot.  Doug said it was definitely better than any retreat in Spain, and it's right in his backyard.

It was pretty wonderful.