We found a huge field just outside of Brenham. This field was at least 4 or 5 acres, and it was absolutely covered in bluebonnets. It was also accessible to people, that is, not private property. Lots of other people had the same idea we did. It was a beautiful day with clear skies and moderate temperatures. Here is a little bit of what we saw.
Here's another close up shot. This one also has what are called Evening Primrose here. I don't know if that's the proper name for these pink flowers or not. They are everywhere this time of year, too.
A nice family was kind enough to take a photo of Wally and I standing in the bluebonnets. You can see how big the field is in back of us. Multiply that space by 4 or 5 and that's how huge the area was. And...it was all bluebonnets. You can also see lots of other people enjoying the flowers.
Later, we stopped at a Dairy Queen, another Texas classic. Wally had a chocolate shake, I had a caramel shake and we shared some onion rings. It was a lovely afternoon.
5 comments:
Looks like a really nice way to spend the day. The bluebonnets are so pretty. Jan
Oh how I miss the bluebonnets! I was reading someone else's blog (in Ravelry) and clicked on your name and what a wonderful surprise. I live in Mexico now and your pictures are making me homesick! My previous home was Houston (Bellaire). So glad to have run across your pics, thanks for sharing! Donna (K2togDonna)
Are those what we in the UK call Lupins? That's an incredible sight!
Hi Sallie, just to let you know you won my giveaway today! If you can send me your address by e-mail (at the top of my blog) I will post the tiger off to you when he is complete.
Caroline
Hi Caroline, the Texas Bluebonnets latin name is lupinus texensis, so I guess they are a type of Lupin. They may be slightly different than the Lupins in the UK.
I will email you with my address.
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