"... I want to go where it's warm."

     Another part of the Austin Spring Break trip involved renting a boat and cruising around Lake Travis.  Oh My - I haven't actually been to Lake Travis before, but I was amazed by how low the water line was.  We walked a rocky decline just to get to the floating boat dock.  The drought of the past two years has definitely changed the landscape.  Despite the low waters, it was a beautiful place and the weather was nearly perfect.  Warm in the sun with the wind off the waves and cool in the shade.  We're not a boating family, but not for lack of want.  I love water and the idea of being on a boat: sunning, boat drinks, swimming, you know, everything Jimmy Buffett has taught me. But we've never owned one and have rarely had the opportunity to be on one.  It was a treat for all of us.  Truly.  Until after an hour goes by, the snacks have been eaten, and at least 1 child HAS to go to the bathroom. 
     Nevertheless, while my perfect boat setting may not involve lots of little life jackets, it certainly made the trip more new and adventurous as I saw the excursion through their eyes - anxiously waiting to see a dolphin or a shark or a fish.  (and yes, we explained that two out of the three aren't found in a lake.) Or just waiting to go fast and get wet. 

 

  The Crew