Rocky Creek Campground, Sommerville, TX April 10 – 15, 2013

Rocky Creek was an interesting combination of sites – there were a couple of big loops that were wide open and crowded, a couple of tents only loops, and one loop that I suspect was an “overflow” loop – only a half-dozen sites. We were pleased to find ourselves in that one – curmudgeons that we are! For the most part, it was peaceful during our stay.

I was delighted to see bluebonnets  - the iconic Texas wildflower - in bloom as we pulled in. In addition, the area included my first sightings of the wildflowers Indian Paintbrush and winecups as well as Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher birds.

I think I forgot to mention one of the things we noticed in Waco that was repeated here which are covered picnic tables. Presumably due to the high temperatures during the summer, these and the rest of the campgrounds we visited had roofs over the tables.  We have gotten to love it, especially since the spring here has been so windy we’ve not felt comfortable leaving the awning out all the time.

We saw rabbits and deer each day – the deer came across the meadow around 5 PM, then went back the other way around 7 PM. We got so we moved our chairs out about 30 minutes before so we could watch them feed. Typically, rabbits fed among the deer in the evening.

On Wednesday, my cousin, Trish, brought out her two children – Maddie, who is almost 5 and Braydon who is 3. It is the first time I’ve seen the kids and has been years since I’ve seen Trish. It was great to see her – I saw so much of her grandmother in many of her facial expressions and hand gestures, and her mom lives on in her children. We had good talks and I’m looking forward to seeing her next time we’re in the area.

While we were in the area, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit the Bluebell Creamery where  our favorite ice cream is made. We learned that although Bluebell is not distributed throughout the US, it is the third best-selling ice cream nationwide.  After the tour, we had bowls of ice cream and in spite of trying some new flavors, still stick with our three favorites – homemade vanilla, Dutch chocolate, and butter pecan.

Next stop is Potter’s Creek, just north of San Antonio – the Alamo here we come!