Wimberley, Texas...

So I took a quick trip up to Wimberley today...

I really wouldn't consider it a "road trip"...it's only about a half hour away. I would think a road trip should be at least 100 miles to be legitimate.

Anyway, you have to go on this road to get there...

And this area of Texas is called...

That's right...the Devil's Backbone. Don't ask me why...I don't know. Maybe because it looks so desolate?? This is also called Texas Hill Country.

I guess everyone has their own opinion as to what is attractive scenery-wise, but I think it looks a tad bleak. But there are people down here who think this is drop-dead gorgeous. To each his own, I guess.

So here is one side of the historic end of Wimberley...

And here is the other...

It's a quaint little town...much like Gruene. Gruene has the benefit of having Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas. That lends itself to people having fun and dancing, etc. Wimberley is a tamer touristy town...more artistic and caters to the older crowd. Cute little shops...

This little place is one of my favorites and seems to have the most talented artists. Look at this table...

All those little pieces of wood have been painstakingly laid out...this must have taken months to make. But then again, this same table has been sitting in this store for over four years (to my knowledge)...so you wonder if all that effort is worth it.

I love the pretty glass pieces. I hope those hanging pieces are secured tightly. Don't even want to think what kind of mess that would be if they fell.

I thought this was interesting...and unusual.

As was this...

At first, I thought these were kind of entertaining...but then, I thought, "What's with the claws?" Seems like kind of a strange way to depict cat claws...they look more like white stubs.

Here are some lawn art dinosaurs in case you're interested.

Then on to the typical Texas western stuff. An unsual hanging...

Tapestries...

Western dining...

Texas toilet paper holder...

Texas vase...

Texas chair and lamp...and saddle...

The Blanco River runs through Wimberley. It's a much smaller river than the Guadalupe that runs through Gruene. No tubers or swimmers...but it's pretty.

I walked down to the edge of the river and saw these guys and thought, "How cool!" Then, as I stood there for awhile, I realized they were fake. How lame.

Saw a stained glass store. I talked to the owner and they've been in this same store for the past 27 years. Wow. She said most of their business comes from people coming in and requesting their own work. After my attempt at stained glass, I will have to admit she was very talented.

I also found a place that was trying to find homes for stray cats. Gotta love them for that. Here was one sweety available for adoption. I love the little hanging bed she's laying in. Unfortunately, I guess the only place you could hang these in would be in a cage. They look pretty comfy, though.

I always like the Mexican influence in the gift shops here. These are actually made locally in Texas, but they definitely have a Mexican feel.

These were pricey little items from Oaxaca...

Interesting character...

Then I found these...photographs of Mexican doorways. Look at the prices...this one is $300.00.

This one is $350.00.

And this one was $600.00...Oh, my God.

These were unframed and were only $15.00.

I've seen photos from Isla lovers that are 100 times better than these photos and it just bugs the shit out of me that someone could get $300-$600 for a lame photo that they think is "all that about Mexico." My humble opinion...and little rant for the day.