I was going to start out with a marine-inspired rendition of America the Beautiful but I think the pun is already clear. So I will begin instead with this map of Port Aransas, courtesy of Google maps. I have marked on this map in orange to show the starting point of the trip I took…
…. To Barton Springs we go! For our first of many field trips this summer, our REU group visited Barton Springs, a natural groundwater fed pool in the city of Austin. This is a prime spot of interest for those looking to escape the heat of the day as the pool’s water is around 68°F…
I trekked across campus, and the humid heat was waiting like a welcoming party. This was the first voyage in one long summer journey. I had little idea of what to expect, as we were not provided with much in the way of a schedule. I knew that orientation was the following morning, so I…
