The Falls (at McKinney State Park)

I was so hung over the day I visited McKinney Falls for the first time...but I just had to get out in the open.  I had spent 3 days consumed with music and enveloped in crowds of strangers...I really needed a break.  So, I packed a book, my camera, some snacks and water, and headed down the road...a short 10 minute drive from mi casa, to the park.  I walked around for awhile...observed some families and mountain bikers on their Sunday afternoon outings...then I found the right spot and passed out in the grass.  (Not on grass, unfortunately).  There were ants on parade:

And, I found "the falls"...

Then, I found the best spot to lounge under the trees for a nap. 

The whole experience made me long for the days when I was in grad school...and Stef and I would take popcorn and other treats to the park to lay out.  I would study while we talked and got some sun.  It was the best!  I'll definitely spend more time here soon.