Down on the Perdernales River...

 We just spent a few days with our two oldest grandchildren Warren and Coraline camping at Perdarneles Falls State Park and seeing the sights around parts of Austin, Johnson City, Fredericksburg as well as some visits with old friends. It was hot, nearing 102 most days with an unknown by me heat index that was probably higher but it was actually pretty nice and breezy in the park with the river being a nice place to cool in and the camper AC good enough for snuggling at night. Like they say, "it's a dry heat," and it surely was. 

Perdarneles near Trammels Crossing. 

This is what they call "the Swim Area."

At the Falls. No swimming hear due to the dangers of flash flooding. 

Trail down to the Falls. 

 Squeezed in a little history with capitol visits, National War Museum of the Pacific and LBJ's Ranch. 

I think the first time I walked through these doors to Austin's Continental Club was in the early 1980s. South Congress Street has changed a lot since then and maybe I'll bring Warren back one day when he's a little older. 

The Perdarneles is not a cool river like some of the others or Barton Springs but when you are used to Sam Rayburn swimming it's ok by me.