jan in between

Maybe not the longest trip I’ve ever taken—because, obviously, moving from the Philippines to the U.S. wins that one. 😂 But my most recent long trip was to the Texas Hill Country.

And when I say “long,” I mean long for a road trip here in Texas. Texas is huge—apparently, you can fit the whole Philippines inside it! So even a trip within Texas can feel like a proper journey, especially when you have kids you have to make a few stops along the way.

And this particular trip was worth the extra time. We ended up staying in a treehouse and visiting Krause Springs, which made the whole drive feel like part of a little adventure.

It wasn’t just my kids who got excited, but also my young self lol. We booked two nights at Arbor House in Dripping Springs, and we stayed in the Garden House. You go up the stairs to get to the treehouse, which is kind of suspended on posts. There’s a swing underneath, a grill on the side, and a little waterway in front that looked like a creek.

There’s also a play area in the middle surrounded by the other treehouses. The AC worked really well, and there was a mini fridge, toaster, and microwave. The bathroom was clean and a good enough size. I’d probably bring my own blanket next time—not that theirs was dirty, but you know. 😂 Just make sure you have everything you need before going because the place is about 10 minutes from the main road. The Hill Country is a gem though, with little local shops along the way, mostly for souvenirs and not really groceries.

We went to Krause Springs early so we could have more time there. It took us about 20 minutes to get there. We were so excited to get to the spring that we went straight down and totally skipped the beautiful pool! 😂

The way down is steep, so definitely wear your water shoes. We also enjoyed the scenery along the way, especially the big trees.

After swimming, we went back and had lunch at the park since there were already more people coming to the spring by then. That night, it rained, and being inside the treehouse while it was raining outside was honestly so cozy.

The next morning, we had breakfast at Thyme & Dough, a popular local spot in Dripping Springs. It was started by Fabienne, who is originally from Belgium, so you get a little taste of Belgium right here in the Hill Country. They have an al fresco area and we enjoyed sitting outside.

I also noticed a refill station for soap, and a few women were bringing their own bottles to refill their hand soap or dish soap. I thought that was such a nice little local thing to see. Overall, it was just a simple little escape, but sometimes those are the trips you enjoy the most.

A Little Bisaya Note
Bisaya: Lingaw
English: Enjoy