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eppur_se_muova

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9. If you're looking for someplace to just "hang" a while, try Fredericksburg. Center of German immigration ...

Reply to CapnSteve (Reply #6)

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 10:20 PM

13 hrs ago

... and some interesting history there. I took a short course in flintknapping there, but I never got the hang of it.

You missed the Easter "Hill Fires", and it's too early for Oktoberfest, but there are sights to see, including museums, if that's your thing.

Neu Braunfels was also settled by German immigrants, but I never visited there and don't know much about it.

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Vacation Photo Log 2026 - Texas Hill Country Edition - Chapter Three: Natural Bridge Caverns [View all] CapnSteve 18 hrs ago OP

You got some really interesting shots! Thanks so much for sharing. brer cat 18 hrs ago #1

Thanks brer cat! CapnSteve 14 hrs ago #5

Planning to visit the LBJ ranch ? It's interesting, or was to me. eppur_se_muova 18 hrs ago #2

Great Ideas for our next trip, thanks! CapnSteve 14 hrs ago #6

If you're looking for someplace to just "hang" a while, try Fredericksburg. Center of German immigration ... eppur_se_muova 13 hrs ago #9

We did hit Fredericksburg after Enchanted Rock.... CapnSteve 13 hrs ago #10

That's the kind of "local flavor" I was thinking of ! nt eppur_se_muova 11 hrs ago #12

My son lives just south of Austin but north of San Antonio and the next time I go to see him, I wanna go here! Deuxcents 17 hrs ago #3

Great fun 2-Cents! CapnSteve 14 hrs ago #7

Great photos! Grumpy Old Guy 15 hrs ago #4

You are welcome, GOG! CapnSteve 14 hrs ago #8

Wow, amazing photos, my dear CapnSteve! CaliforniaPeggy 11 hrs ago #11

My pleasure C-Peg! CapnSteve 5 hrs ago #14

Remarkable cavern system. I've never seen anything like it. I appreciate your tour very much. George McGovern 11 hrs ago #13

Thank you George! CapnSteve 5 hrs ago #15