Travel Log: Chichen Itza

As promised here are my favorite pictures from our visit to the Mayan Ruins,  Chichen Itza. Chichen Itza is one of the remaining ancient wonders of the world located in the Yucatan. We visited it through a tour group out of progresso, Mexico.

 I can remember seeing pictures of these ruins before so many times but seeing them in person is something entirely different. The detail that went into constructing these structures is amazing. The buildings took up to twenty-six years to complete and many are aligned with the stars. 

 Seeing the Mayan ruins was an incredible experience and I strongly recommend visiting them if you ever have the chance. We were there for around two and a half hours and still didn't get to see everything. I would have liked to see the observatory, but at least now I have an excuse to visit them again :) If you do visit Chichen Itza bring a lot of bottled water, because it's incredibly hot and be prepared for all the venders trying to sell Mayan made souvenirs. We ended up going home with a few souvenirs because we just couldn't resist!

Have you ever visited Chichen Itza? 

-Reagan

Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, ATX Pt.2

 Last week me and my husband visited The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin and spent an afternoon exploring. I shared a few photos from the first part of our visit here.

The wildflower center was so so beautiful & I strongly recommend visiting if you're ever in Austin.

 We mostly walked the trails and checked out a few of the gardens and habitat displays in the center. They're full of displays containing information about all the plants that are native to Texas, and scattered with picnic tables.

 There is also a restaurant area and a gift shop on the grounds but we didn't go into either. As I mentioned in the next post we were making plans to return sometime this summer with a picnic in tow. I just need to thrift the perfect picnic basket now.

 That concludes my pictures from my adventures at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. We had an amazing afternoon there, walking the trails and learning a little bit.

Until Next Time,

-Reagan

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, ATX

Yesterday I mentioned my recent visit to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and today I'm here with the first portion of my visit. There was a lot to do and see, but because of the heat we didn't stay as long as we would have liked. We did decide that we wanted to try to see as much as we could while we were there so we fit a lot of sight seeing into a short time period. It was so worth it though because the scenery was truly breath taking.

 This waterfall was one of our favorite parts, especially after sweating in the heat! You aren't allow to get into the water or swim, but you can cool off by dipping your feet in.

There were also a ton of little activities to entertain kids scattered along the trails throughout the property as well as picnic tables, so this place would definitely be great for families.  

 We walked a few of the trails and saw a lot of wild flowers, trees, and plants native to Texas. It was a truly perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. We quickly decided that we'd like to revisit sometime soon, maybe even with a picnic.

 I didn't want to post way too many pictures in one post, so I decided to continue sharing photos from our visit to The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in a second installment very soon, so stay tuned for part two ;)

-Reagan

Port Aransas, Texas Pt. 3

 

We only spent a few days in Port Aransas, and for us this trip was about relaxing as much as possible. We spent a lot of time on the beach enjoying the sound of the waves and soaking up some much needed sun. We snuck in some Dairy Queen because it is a little tradition for my family, and really who needs an excuse for a burger with fried jalapeno strips, and a steak finger basket?

 

 We checked in some local shops to look at shells but went home empty handed this year because we didn't find anything we just couldn't live without. Either way I love checking out local shops when I have a chance.

 We were both lucky enough to leave the beach without getting sunburned, which I think is a first for both of us. I've been doing my best to be better about reapplying sunscreen this year and so far so good. ;)

My favorite part about our beach trip this year was all the sunrises we got to enjoy, there was some seriously beautiful sunrises. As always our time in Port Aransas was too short.

Have you visited the beach yet this year?

-Reagan

Port Aransas, Texas Pt. 2

While on our trip in Port Aransas we met up with my Anthony's parents and brothers for a little fishing. Despite the fact that I have been visiting Port Aransas since my childhood I had never been out on a boat fishing in the Gulf. It was a fun new experience even though I didn't catch anything. Ha!

 

Where we were set up there was some shallow water that was covered in shells. While the boys fished me and my mother in law sorted through hermit crabs to find shells that weren't already occupied. There were soo many hermit crabs of all different sizes and pelicans and seagulls everywhere. Watching the wildlife is always one of my favorite parts!

I definitely wouldn't mind returning to see if I can't change my luck. Something about fishing is just relaxing, and even if I fail to catch a fish at least I know I can be entertained watching the others while sipping on some beer and enjoying the scenery.

Until next time,
-Reagan