After work this past Sunday we drove out to and around Lake Travis.  Not a pretty sight.  Where once was a vibrant, shimmering lake surrounded by majestic cliffs…well, I bet you could walk clear across the width of the lake area from one shore to the other in some places.  So many boat docks on the ground and so much ground showing.  Lots of “waterfront” properties with for sale signs out by the road. 

In case you haven’t heard, we’re in severe drought here in this part of the Lone Star State.  The lack of rainfall is being compounded by the fact that we have had 60+ days of temperatures over the 100-degree mark since June.  Ouch. 

This summer in Texas is a prime example of why I eventually wanted to be able to head north during the middle months of the year.

On the other hand, we’re having some very nice skies in the evenings.