May 15, 2014 (24th Day)

Cluck Cluck!! Another beautiful day for us

Sunny and 55 degrees

Before we were ready to leave for Dripping Springs, TX we met with and said good-bye to Tommy and Sheri Rush.  

Tommy, Sheri and Erwin

Tommy (Erwin's 2nd cousin) and Erwin

We chose to get on FM 967 to go to Dripping Springs. While on that route we saw the battered, but operable windmill with vines climbing up the structure.

Beautiful iron gate

There were 2 wineries and lots of grapevines.  We stopped at Salt Lick Winery, but it was too early for us to go in for samples, so we just looked around.

In Dripping Springs, TX we went to Crepe Crazy cafe that is owned by a deaf couple. Grand opening was on May 8, 2014.  Met Vladimir the co-owner of the cafe, his wife was out of town.  Erwin asked Vladimir which crepe he should order. He suggested Norwegian salmon crepes. Edith had strawberry crepes.  There was a good crowd of diners, met two interpreters.  Vladimir, on his break from the kitchen, came over, sat down and chatted with us. He told us stories about immigrating from Russia.

Vladimir greeting us 

Crepe Crazy's menu

Vladimir, Erwin and Edith

After our breakfast at Crepe Crazy we detoured to Driftwood Winery on Elder Hill Road. To sample their wines you need to pay $10 for 6 samples and you get to keep the wine glass. However, we decided not to try their samples because they did not have blush wines, just sparking ones.

Back to Ranch Road 12, rolling and twisting roads, very pretty. 

We stopped at visitor's center in Wimberly town at 12:45 pm.  Got some information on what to see and do while in the town. One of the suggestions was to drive to Woodcreek area from RM 12, beautiful pond, lily pads and nice homes.

Also, another suggestion was to go to La Toya trail then to Mt. Baldy to walk up 205 steps to the top, but there were shrubs and bushes around.  Not exactly a clear view of 360 degrees, but we got to see the whole area. There were lots and lots of dragonflies up there! They won't stay still, so it was hard to capture a great shot.

We stopped by and visited Wimberly Glassblowing. There was a glassblowing demonstration going on. It took them 20 minutes to make a beautiful vase, but as soon as someone cut the base from the rod it fell to the floor shattering into hundreds of broken pieces. They shrugged their shoulders and proceeded to make another one. This time they were successful.  It was very interesting to watch them work, we stayed about an hour while most visitors only stayed about 5 minutes becsuse it was hot in the room!  Nine employees, but only five glassblowers.  Edith wanted the pendants for our kitchen, but ouch the price! ($1,599)

Went to Dick's Classic Garage. Erwin did not want to go inside, said it is Edith's thing not his, so she went in by herself. The admission was $8. From 1920's to late 1960's vehicles, all of them in tip top shape.. She took lots of pictures of the hood ornaments and grilles, as well as some tires, etc.  It took her about 45 minutes to walk around. 

We decided that we were going to retire for the night in San Marcos

Good night!