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Vines on a Wall

In downtown Abilene there's a wall that's part of the raised train station that goes through the town.  Along some of the wall there are vines growing that look really great in summer when all the leaves are out. This particular wall faces one of the two down town parks, giving it a country look in the middle of the town.

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Vines on Building

In downtown Abilene there's an old train station that's been for sale for as long as I've been in town.  It's a beautiful historic building but lately the windows and doors have been covered over with plywood, which diminishes the look of it quite a bit.  There's an old door and some vines still visible and I thought they looked really good in the late afternoon sun today.  I wish someone would purchase the building and refurbish it to its former glory. 

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The Mill Restaurant

One of the buildings on the edge of downtown is an old mill structure that's been transformed into a popular destination restaurant.  It's a real interesting structure and it's always tempting to try to get a different image of it.  

I've never eaten there but I know people who have and they say the food is really good.

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Back Yard Gate

I just love the look of this rustic back yard gate with the vines growing on it.  

 

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Entranceway

While I was waiting for my grandkids to arrive for their lesson the other day, I walked around the neighborhood for a few minutes looking for some photo ops.  I've seen this house before but that day I stopped and took a photo of the entrance.  I love the color green and I think the decoration of the vines on each side of the door make the house so inviting.  

My heart is grateful for:

simple decor

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Another Abandoned Building

Another abandoned building that looks like it must have been a warehouse in the past.  

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Abandoned Town Building

One of the towns nearby has several structures that are abandoned or being partly used. While waiting for my family to finish their shopping, I noticed this building and thought it wads interesting.

It must have been beautiful once upon a time.

My heart is grateful for:

blue skies

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Cement Wall

This wall is outside the now defunct train station in town.  I just heard the story today about how the wall was built because the train tracks used to flood when it rained hard and trains would have to wait until the flood waters receded.  So the tracks were raised up and this wall is part of the support of the raised tracks.  

I love the vine branches. There's just something so appealing about bare branches in the fall and winter.  Obviously in the summer the wall is covered in vines which is also beautiful.