Merry Monday Morning all!
Today, I’m en route back home from visiting my son in Austin. It’s awful to say goodbye to my ‘wayward one’ knowing I won’t see him again until Thanksgiving. But, it’s the first time he and I have ever spent time alone and that was simply wonderful.
Whoa! I think I’m in love with Austin, Texas, even with the endless traffic. It’s rare in North
America, that you encounter a city with definite character. It’s just not the fact that the Colorado River and Ladybird Lake are the heart of the city. It’s not that somehow Austin seems to have escaped domination by chain stores and restaurants—they’re all there, just not predominant.
I’ve been attempting to pinpoint Austin’s incredible charm. Is it the preponderance of eateries, the abundance of trees and lush green landscapes, or could it be the youthful age (24-24) of the average citizen? Perhaps it’s because of the profusion of music festivals and saloons with live bands?
Maybe it’s the greenery, as there are beautiful spreading trees are everywhere. Maybe it’s the numerous parks and creeks. It could be the rustic-ness of all the buildings. Or it could be the funky, quirky, bars like the honky tonk Broken Spoke, or the smokin’ briskets at Terry Black’s, or Dirty Sixth Street, which parties till dawn. Or perhaps it’s the multitudes of food court trucks tucked into every couple of street blocks!
Whatever it is, my son’s going to enjoy living here, and I’m certainly going to enjoy visiting.
Austin’s won over my stomach and my heart!
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