Views of the Neighborhood – Fairy Trail in Lakeway

April 16, 2023 · by · in Views of the Neighborhood · 90 Comments

Today we will go to the Activity Center and walk on the Fairy Trail. This is a display by Parks and Recreation to celebrate spring. We are catered by Zaza Mediterranean of Austin, and our entertainment is Little Big Town

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On the way to the trail is the work going on in the sculpture garden. Here is a shot of the bridge crossing Hurst Creek. The green bumpers are to keep any construction materials out of the water.

We had a shot at the pre-concrete installation a couple of weeks ago. This is newly poured.

The entrance to the fairy walk.

A friendly elk. (All the figures are lit at night)

A view of flowers and a very large dove.

Here is a bluebonnet among the rocks.

Some deer.

A different view of the flowers and dragonfly.

For Dan, pieces of equipment working on a water retention structure.

Mushrooms galore. I will admit nighttime would have been better, but I’m sure you have better things to do with your evening.

Sit back and enjoy the food and entertainment. I hope you have a wonderful week.

 

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90 comments

  1. Darlene · ·

    Looks like aa awesome display. I would love to see it at night.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      I should have taken it at night but was too busy.

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      1. Darlene · ·

        We can always use our imagination!

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        Thank you, Darlene. 😁

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  2. Jill Weatherholt · ·

    Spring is always a reason to celebrate. Thanks for the outing, John.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thanks for coming along, Jill.

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  3. Charles Yallowitz · ·

    Looks like a cool set up. Must be fun at night.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      I would think it is.

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  4. GP · ·

    They do good work, John. I especially like the mushrooms, they must be very pretty at night.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Kicking myself for not getting night photos.

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      1. GP · ·

        🦵⬅ a kick from me

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        I deserve that.

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  5. coldhandboyack · ·

    I like how your area tries to keep things fresh. Out here they plant it then walk away.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      They do keep changing things here.

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  6. Jennie · ·

    How lovely! Thanks for the tour, John.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you for coming with us.

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      1. Jennie · ·

        You’re welcome.

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  7. Gwen M. Plano · ·

    I love how your community focuses on the young and young at heart. Thanks for the visual walk through the Lakewood wonderland. 😊

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you for the visit, Gwen. I hope you have a terrific week. 😊

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  8. srbottch · ·

    Chicken fajita, please. One is enough. Beautiful project. Permanent, I assume. Love the pickup truck in the video. Thanks, John. Have a great week, yourself. By the way, how are the dogs?

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      One fajita coming up. These are temporary. The come down Monday morning. Lucy the boxer is still holding her own. She is much weaker but is still loving life. Thanks so much for asking.

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      1. srbottch · ·

        Well, having gone through it without previous three, I know how you’re feeling. I even wrote stories about the last two and the local fish wrapper published them. I heard from folks I didn’t know. I’m keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, John.

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        Thank you, Steve

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  9. Anonymous · ·

    A very nice morning stroll to start a beautiful Sunday morning…thanks for your time and efforts. And, as to “kicking yourself “ you better let Molly handle that… it’s not easy kicking one’s self.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Especially at my age. 😁

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      1. JFRSr · ·

        This is true but l didn’t want to point that out…l do admire you for being so introspective. You remain, my hero…🥸

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        Thank you, Jim. 😁

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  10. Tom · ·

    Fairy Trail is a long way from Elkhart-John. Nice stuff but I never would have …..
    Anyway have a great day. Winter is returning to Chicago tomorrow.

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    1. Anonymous · ·

      Tom, who are you kidding, you do this kind of stuff all the time. What about those plant seeds you keep sending me and telling me they bloom all year long?

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    2. John W. Howell · ·

      I don’t think winter ever leaves Chicago. Thanks Tom.

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  11. T. W. Dittmer · ·

    Nice work! Those displays are really something, particularly the flowers, dove and dragonfly. Artistic. Thanks for sharing, John. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Tim. 😁

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  12. noelleg44 · ·

    The mushrooms are magical (without eating them)! I like all Middle Eastern Food so I’ll take the entire menu, please.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Here you are, Noelle. A Grub Hub delivery.

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      1. noelleg44 · ·

        They’ll need a truck!

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        Found this in spam. 😁

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  13. Bruce @ walkingoffthechessboard · ·

    This is a wonderful display to usher in Spring. Thanks for the tour, John. Off to get at least a couple of those Zaza platters.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Yes take three, Bruce. Thanks for coming along.

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  14. circadianreflections · ·

    It looks like it’s a fun walk. I like those mushroom lights!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Deborah.

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  15. jilldennison · ·

    I’ll have the chicken fajita platter, hold the hot sauce, please! I love this fairy walk … I want to come back sometime at night and see all the figures lit up. Thanks for the fun this morning! Oh, and some Sunday I think we should all bring some buckets, cleaning supplies, and elbow grease and give the ol’ bus a good washing!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      That is not dirt. I have camouflaged the bus to look like a derelict. It is painted to look junky.

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      1. jilldennison · ·

        Ahhhhhh … I see! 😉

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        It is a low maintenance vehicle for sure. I would appreciate a vac of the interior if you are so inclined.😊

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      3. jilldennison · ·

        Oh, I think I could manage that … especially since some of those crumbs on the seats and floor are mine! 😉

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  16. robertawrites235681907 · ·

    Hi John, this must be so pretty at night. Lucky you to live in such a lovely place.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Robbie.

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  17. The Coastal Crone · ·

    It is looking good! It will be magical. Love the mushrooms. Thanks for music and Sunday brunch!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thanks for coming by, Jo.

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  18. Resa · ·

    I’ll have # 27!
    I like your Fairy Trail.
    I love that song and video!

    I’m all over the place. I’ve been reconfiguring Art Gowns. Taxes get sent in in the am. Belle Grace gets picked up to go to NYC tomorrow. Gotta go finish the sew, in my boondocks.
    🐂💃🏽🐂💃🏽🐂💃🏽🐂💃🏽

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Busy, busy, busy. Thanks for checking in.
      X😁X😁X😁X😁

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  19. Debbie · ·

    Such a pretty display. I love when communities try hard to make themselves better places for their residents to live (and if a few tourists are impressed, too, well, that’s just lagniappe!)

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  20. Liz Gauffreau · ·

    Remember “Down in the Boondocks” from back in the day?

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Me too.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau · ·

        😀

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  21. John Hric · ·

    The woodland fairies have been busy down there. Happy Sunday John

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      They must be related.

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  22. Mae Clair · ·

    This is so delightful, and I bet it’s positively magical at night.
    The mushrooms were my favorites! 🧚‍♀️

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you so much, Mae. I hope you have a great week. 😊

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      1. Mae Clair · ·

        Thanks! You, too! 🤗

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        😊

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  23. tracikenworth · ·

    This looks like a fun place to visit! And those lights at night would be marvelous!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Indeed

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  24. Teagan Riordain Geneviene · ·

    This was really a treat, John. I didn’t know what to expect, but I loved all the mushrooms and flowers. The menu is marvelous too. I haven’t had a gyro in a very long time. There was a good little Lebanese restaurant near my office in DC/Arlington. Have a great new week. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      I’m like you. I haven’t had a gyro in ages. I think I chose this menu since I am craving one. Thanks for the visit and comment. 🤗

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  25. D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    I love fairy trail 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thanks, Denise.😊

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  27. Teri Polen · ·

    Killer menu. I bet this is so pretty at night. Maybe you and the producer can work in a night shoot.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Maybe. Thanks, Teri. 😁

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  28. Dan Antion · ·

    Sorry to be a day late, John. I’m catching up after a very busy week/weekend. Thanks for the photo. If there’s any Chicken Fajita Platters left, I’ll snag one on the run to the next blog.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      I’ll toss it to you as you go by.

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      1. Dan Antion · ·

        😂

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  29. kethuprofumo · ·

    My fairy is over the ocean.
    My fairy is over the sea.
    Bring back, bring back
    My fairy to me, to me.🙂
    I’glad to know that fairies and deer coexist peacefully together in your area, dear John. Dinner is delicious. Thank you! 🍤🍤🍤🍻

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Yes, they all get along for sure. Glad you enjoyed the food.

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  31. Becky Ross Michael · ·

    Always such wonderful events!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you. 😁

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      1. Becky Ross Michael · ·

        Always fun to read about them and see your pics!

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        Thank you, Becky. 😁

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  32. dgkaye · ·

    I loved the magical fairy trail. And thanks for the delicious chicken shwarma 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thanks for coming along. 😊

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        🙂

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    Your blogs always have personal touch

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you. 😁

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  34. Nirjablangbaro · ·

    I want to go there one day

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you for the comment.

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