Donuts and a Letterbox!
When Sunday morning rolled around, I got up, took a look at the clues, and headed out. There is a three part TEXAS PUZZLE Series that I wanted to tackle. The second box in this series is located at a famous donut shop that I'd seen on the Food Network. I decided that my first stop as well as my breakfast, would be here. I made my way to the designated bakery and was lucky enough to find a parking spot. I hopped out of my car and found the box, tucked it in my back pack, then went inside to order. I even got to see two of the famous "as big as your head" donuts! I took my donuts outside to a picnic table, stamped in, then began eating my donuts. A local couple sat down and struck up a conversation with me. They said I'd picked the perfect time to come because it wasn't so busy. I asked if they would mind taking my picture, since they already knew I was a tourist, and they obliged. After that, I packed up, drove around the corner, then rehid the box. I was on my way!
I made my way to two more boxes that were hidden in the same park. The first box I tried for was hidden under stairs at the mansion in Settler's Park. When I got to the stairs, someone's barbecue and cooler were right next to it. I didn't want anyone to think I was going to try and run off with their things, so I left without without snagging that particular box.
The Open Space Team
Now, it was time for me to find the third puzzle piece. I made my way to the parking lot and the designated tree, rooted around for a bit, then finally found the box. I walked across the trail to a shady spot and commenced to stamping. After I got everything packed up, I still had no idea what park the first puzzle piece was in, so I continued to sit in the shade and attempt to look things up on my phone. As I'm sitting there, I notice a family looking around the tree where the box should be hidden. I wonder what they are up to..... I see the man has a compass...... I wait to see if they are just examining the tree, then I finally ask if they are looking for something. YES! We are looking for the letterbox! I tell them that I have it and they were in the right place. I share the box with them while we chat and exchange. The Open Space Team has already found the first box, so I ask them if they could help me out. They were nice enough to give me a map and show me where the park is. I was so grateful! They also mention that they had hidden a box in the past 24 hours, so as she is describing it to me, I recognize the name of the box. I promise to go find it and hopefully be the lucky first finder!
We said our goodbyes and went our separate ways. I was able to complete my puzzle and I easily found OH THE PLACES YOU'LL QUACK, which is a beautiful carving! By the time I found these boxes, it was time for me to head back to Navarro County. It was a fun letterboxing morning!!!
