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What a weekend! On Saturday, I only had one appointment with buyers, and my husband and I decided to take advantage of the freedom by having a picnic lunch at Rivery Park. We loaded the dog and the sandwiches into the car and headed off. The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department does a wonderful job with the parks. We didn’t see a single piece of litter the whole day.

This reservoir was created to treat stormwater runoff for the city. The Parks Department decided to create something beautiful while fulfilling Georgetown’s utilitarian needs.

After we finished our lunch, we went for a stroll along the peaceful hike and bike trail. Although the walk felt like a walk in the country, we weren’t alone. We saw a couple of men fishing from the San Gabriel River, a few joggers, and several bicyclists enjoying the weekend. The trail connects local parks from the San Gabriel Park near downtown all the way out to Lake Georgetown. One day soon, we’re going to park a car at one end, drive to the other end, and walk the entire route.

Today, if you can imagine it, was even better. We lazed away the afternoon on a blanket beneath the dappled sunlight of a live oak’s twisted branches at the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival’s Sunday Fair. It was well attended. We wound through three enormous tents (several times), sampling food and wine from local vendors. I was the designated driver, so I only over-indulged in chocolate. Between rounds, we returned to the blanket, where I looked up at the sky through the canopy of new leaves. Is there a better view in the world?

Is there a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon?