A Glimpse of North Texas Countryside

Texas is a very large state, a little larger than the country of Afghanistan and slightly smaller than Turkey. After fighting Mexico in 1836, this land became The Republic of Texas until it entered the Union in 1845. There is a small part of the population who would love to revert back to being a sovereign republic rather than existing as one of fifty states. Their passion is very similar to the emotions and passions held by some people living in the deep Southern part of the United States, regarding "Dixieland." 

There is lots and lots of space in Texas. I live in central Texas, so when I travel to other regions of the state, I appreciate the diversity of the countryside, so I would like to share a few images of the shrubs and grasses of north Texas, as well as a couple of images which show the solitude to be found outside the cities and towns.

First of all, this is a close-up of the blooms of the yucca plant, a beautiful succulent found in many parts of Texas. I found this one on a hillside south of Fort Worth.

The spring flowers are still blooming. I am not sure what kind of bushes and grasses are in this field; nonetheless, just looking at this field shows that Texas is not a brown desert landscape. There is lots of green in Texas.

This home sits atop a hillside, all by itself. The view is probably magnificent.

Finally, a shot of a lone cyclist heading away from civilization. No traffic, no people, just soft breezes and warm sunshine. Sweet!