7/22/2013

Horned Toad

Out in the West Texas desert live these interesting looking creatures called Horned Frogs.  They don't bite and are very well liked by most people who live here because they eat bugs.  They are spiky and have a protective mechanism where they inflate themselves to twice their original size to look bigger and more offensive. They are preyed upon by hawks, roadrunners, snakes, lizards, dogs, wolves and coyotes.  Some also shoot blood from their eyes.  This blood travels a distance of up to three feet and confuses would be predators.  It also contains a chemical which is noxious to dogs, wolves and coyotes. So, although they don't bite, you might want to refrain from picking one up lest it tries to "confuse" you!

5/18/2013

Poppies in Hill Country, TX.

Poppies can be seen plentifully this time of the year in Hill Country, Texas.

4/14/2013

Wild Seed Farm in Fredericksburg, TX.

Poteet, TX Strawberry Festival 2013





The Strawberry Festival draws over 100,000 visitors every year to the tiny town of Poteet, TX. This event has been held for nearly 60 years and it attracts nationally-known country music stars and Tejano entertainers. It also has a carnival, art show, rodeo, dances, and a "Taste of Texas" food show.

12/15/2012

San Jose mission in San Antonio, TX


There is so much history right in the middle of Texas.  This church is situated among the beautiful and scenic ruins of the San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo mission in San Antonio.  There are many missions there, but if you only had time to visit one of them, this would be it.  The calm and peaceful grounds are surrounded by a wall and the whole place stretches out along San Antonio's mission trail. Also known as the Queen of missions, if you are in San Antonio and want to enjoy some of its history, don't miss this outstanding Spanish colonial mission.