Camp and Ballet

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 1.55mm, f/2.4, 1/120 sec, ISO25
“Sunrise” Texas, 2022

This morning we woke up early to go fishing at the Guadalupe River. We only caught one small bass, but it was still fun! After that, we enjoyed some breakfast sandwiches back at the campsite before heading home. It was a really nice overnight camp trip. I can’t wait to do it again.

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/120 sec, ISO125
“Guadalupe River” Texas, 2022

In the evening, Mariko and I went to see the Ventana Ballet perform “Undead: Haunted House of Dances” at Spider House. One of Mariko’s students is a dancer in the group, so we got to see her dance. It was a great show!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, 5.7mm, f/1.5, 1/40 sec, ISO400
“Haunted Ballet” Austin, 2022

After that we got some noodles next door at Sip Pho before heading home. A long day… 😴

Overnight Camping

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/4, 1/100 sec, ISO500
“Camp Supplies” Texas, 2022

Today we went camping with some friends at Guadalupe River State Park. We enjoyed a fun evening eating yakiniku and laughing until late into the evening. I think the dinner at the campsite is the main focus for this particular group of friends, which is just fine with me. 😄

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/100 sec, ISO640
“Camp Yakiniku” Texas, 2022

Camping at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Here are a few photos of our overnight camping trip to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. It was a wonderful getaway, just 1.5 hours from home. Highly recommend (when it’s not too hot)!

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 18mm, f/5.6, 1/2200 sec, ISO320
“Loop Trail” Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 2022
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 48.4mm, f/4.5, 1/210 sec, ISO320
“Mushroom & Shrimp” Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 2022
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 21mm, f/1, 50 sec, ISO4000
“Tent and Stars” Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 2022
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 18mm, f/10, 1/600 sec, ISO320
“Loop Trail” Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 2022

Camp Gear Gift

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/90 sec, ISO1600
“Camp Gear Gift” Cedar Park, 2021

My wife gave me this Camp Gear Book for my Christmas gift this year. It’s awesome!

It is organized into 2 or 4-page spreads, each featuring a person and his/her/their camping gear and notes about them. There are also nice photos of camp site setups and camping vehicles. It’s really cool!

Of course, it’s all in Japanese so I don’t understand most of it, but it is actually pretty good practice for me as I study the language.

I love this gift! It’s even better than the Super Cub book I received a few years ago!

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Day 2

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 18mm, f/10, 1/100 sec, ISO640
“Trailhead” Salt Flat, 2021

Today was the day of the big hike up to the top of Texas. At 8,751 feet (2,667 m), Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in the state, and a popular destination for hiker’s hoping to cross off an item on their bucket list.

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 18mm, f/18, 1/480 sec, ISO640
“Mountain Cloud” Salt Flat, 2021

We started on the trail first thing in the morning and reached the peak after about 4.5 hours of leisurely hiking, with plenty of stops for picture-taking and video. It was really nice to take in the incredible views. And the views from the top were stunning. Once again, we were fortunate to have perfect weather, with cool temperatures, light winds, plenty of visibility, and wispy clouds. It was awesome!

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 46.3mm, f/22, 1/60 sec, ISO640
“Desert Plant” Salt Flat, 2021
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 18mm, f/18, 1/280 sec, ISO640
“Meadow” Salt Flat, 2021
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 18mm, f/6.4, 1/1250 sec, ISO640
“Bridge” Salt Flat, 2021
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 18mm, f/8, 1/2500 sec, ISO640
“Monument” Salt Flat, 2021
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 19.6mm, f/18, 1/1400 sec, ISO640
“Bright Sun” Salt Flat, 2021
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 21mm, f/1, 1/200 sec, ISO640
“Cloud” Salt Flat, 2021

After we finished the hike, we enjoyed another nice meal at camp, but unfortunately, the clouds rolled in and the stars weren’t as clearly visible as the previous night. That was fine because we were pretty tired from the hike and climbing into our tents early was just fine. 😀

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 18mm, f/18, 1/100 sec, ISO1600
“Camp Car” Salt Flat, 2021

Here are the Strava tracks in case you are interested!