TorAa Mirror

Texas 2011 – Part 3: Lake Travis in drought

Due to the worst drought ever here in the Texas Hill Country, Lake Travis has changed dramatically. The Waterstand is 54 feet lower than normal.

Here you see Rough Hollow and part of the Marina. No doubt what normal waterstand should be.

Rough Hollow General Store and Marina drought

Here you see Rough Hollow General Store ….

From Rough Hollow Marina

Enough Water for the Ducks;-)

Boats stranded

Stranded Marinas

Marina Rescue teams have a “Golden Periode”

Rocks you usually not see

Lake Travis - will the Stairway be long enough

Will the Stairways be long enough?

Lake Travis - The Island is no longer an Island

The Island Recidency: No longer an Island

Where have all the Water gone?

Hope Lake Travis will be back to normal again, but lot’s of Rain needed.

More to come..... (When back home)

Labels: drought, lake travis, marina, Rough Hollow, texas

Papa received a new Lense and went for a Walk

We did enjoy the Sun in the Back Yard and relaxed waiting for UPS to deliver Papas new 55-200 mm Nikon Lense. Thanks to Stephen.

Lago Vista Dec 9 2010 - New lense had to checked out

When the package arrived, Steve had to check the quality.

Lago Vista Dec 9 - 2010 Texas Hill country

What then after receiving my new Lense? We headed on at the Texas Hill Country Roads. Take Care during heavy Rain in the bottom of the Hills. No joke, I assure you;)

Lago Vista dec 9 2010 - Copperstill Kennel

We went to pick up the Dogs at the Kennel - Copperstill Kennel.
A Jeep or van is recommended on the tiny road…

Here you see young Buddy. He was simply exited too meet us again. Good boy.

Here you see the Kennel owner, who as well will train Buddy for several weeks in January.

Lago Vista Dec 9 2010 - colorful rattle snake

Papa has heard rumours: Take care, it’s rattle snakes in Texas.

Then papa went for a walk all by himself in Lago Vista. Needed to be familiar with his new Lense. 90 minutes. Here are some Photos, click and study if you have time to enjoy…