Carolyn Hestand Kennedy Carolyn Hestand Kennedy

Rio Frio Landmark Oak

Just how committed to tree-hugging am I?

Rio Frio Landmark Oak

You know, I should really stop being so damn cautious 

Rio frio landmark oak

This incredibly huge, fantastic live oak tree had a fence around it, and multiple NO TRESPASSING signs.

Rio Frio Landmark Oak

Though tempted, I wasn’t about to leap over and face some crazy Texas freak coming out of the frightening old school house next to it.

Rio frio landmark oak

It didn’t exactly look inhabited, but eek. Someone could’ve been in there just watching.

No way. I couldn’t do it.

But honestly, in hindsight, I probably should have.

I stayed dutifully on the outside of the gate instead of going over and hugging this big fat tree.

And now I have to live with that regret 

Rio Frio Landmark Oak
Rio Frio Landmark Oak
Rio Frio Landmark Oak
Rio Frio Landmark Oak
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