Girls Trip back on!

Pamela and I were so disappointed in April when we had to cancel our annual girls trip to Fredericksburg but it was what it was. This virus stuff isn't anything I want or need and I'm a high risk candidate. Age, heart and diabetes. But we hunkered down and quarantined at home like good boys and girls.  As things seemed to be starting to open back up we rescheduled our Mother-Daughter trip for

June. June 25th to be exact. 
The 25th arrived and we were off for adventures in the Hill Country. We were ready to practice safe and social distancing wherever we stopped. 
Our first stop was to be for lunch in Austin at Trudy's just off 290 but Surprise it was closed. And had been for a while we just didn't know it. So I suggested we try a place in Dripping Springs called Thyme & Dough. 

We always passed in it going through Dripping Springs and I had wanted to try it but it was always to early or late for lunch when we'd pass. But this time it was perfect. We had to wear our masks inside while ordering and then we could eat inside or out. There was no one inside and it was cooler inside so we found a table and waited for our food. We both chose to eat sandwiches. I forget what Pamela ordered but I got the egg salad.  Our tummies were full and happy and it was time to find some wine. Our first stop was Fall Creek Vineyard. It used to be a private residence. 

Wow it was so pretty in and outside.  We had never been there before.  There was only one other couple there on the other side of the enclosed sun room so it was pretty easy to social distance.  We were able to do tastings here without making reservations.  Thank Goodness.

                                 

              
The wine was tasty too. The hostess was very friendly and informative about the wine and the property. The weather was really warm this time of year. I do hope we can go back to going in April. Can you see all the pretty grapes?

Our next stop on Driftwood Estates Winery. I think this place has the best views by far. The outside area is awesome. We were the only ones here also for a tasting so again no problem social distancing.  After our tasting we decided to have a glass of wine outside to enjoy the views and take some pictures.  Showing off her tattoo in her peek a book sleeve.

     

Brought the quilt for Pamela's fellow nurse Lauren that I have almost finished.I say almost because it's missing the binding. Nice setting for the photo. Pamela wanted to used some fabric in my stash using 6 inch 60 degree triangles. It was quilting by my sweet friend Donna Lynn @ Donna's Lavender Nest using the wildlife quilting motif. It has a bear, moose, deer and trees.          

 

Onwards and forward.. We love our wine and time together.  We were just down the road from Wimberly Winery and we've been wanting to try it too. Pamela was checking on line how they handled tastings and such but there wasn't any available info. It just said open so we stopped. When we stepped inside we were told they could only sell by the glass and were only doing tastings by reservation. They had two employees to handle tastings and wine sales. So we were forced to take a chance and buy a glass. LOL  What the heck right? So we each got a glass and found a table out on the patio away from others. 

The grounds were really pretty and you could see the longhorns in the pasture through the trees. They are also building a brewery on the property. Can kill two birds with one stop.   We did like the wine we tried but look forward to coming back next year hopefully for a tasting of other wines.

It was getting late and we still had a bit of drive before we'd get to Fredericksburg. I missed a turn so Google maps re-routed us through a neighborhood just outside Wimberly's city proper. 

Well Hello there! As we drove into the neighborhood we were greeted by the little lady.  The deer was everywhere literally. And they weren't afraid of the humans or cars. Then we saw the babies just laying in the circle. They were so cute.

It was a fun re-route. We drove on to hit Fredericksburg about 6pm and stopped at our usually place to eat.. Mammasita's. No reservation required and we got there before the crowd arrived.  We finished our meal just in time though because while the tables were spaced apart nicely the waiting area was filling up! What!? As you enter the restaurant there is a room about 8x10 say and it had people sitting there next to each other and NO MASK!  Got out of there fast. We wore our mask in and out. Only took them off to eat. That was crazy. Our waiter wore his mask the whole time and properly.  We did see a few masks protecting the wait staff chins.  Okay it's early but we've been on the road and took our time at each winery we stopped at and we were ready to stretch out and relax in the AC at the hotel. We'd start over on Friday. We'll have to navigate through what is or isn't open and if reservations are required.

Stay tuned for the next blog post for Day 2.

Until then..    “Someday when the pages of my life end, I know that you will be one of the most beautiful chapters.” – Unknown