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Daytripper

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As the sun set on downtown Round Rock, it was time to meet up at the Main Street Plaza for the Daytripper Round Rock Premier Party.  Chet Garner, AKA “The Daytripper“, was meeting and greeting his fans, running around organizing last minute things, raffling off free goodies, making sure everyone was fed, taking photos with people, and smiling and having fun the whole time.  When it was almost dark, he thanked the guitar player and introduced his show about Round Rock.  We all watched the half hour episode with interest for our home town places and its history.  If you find yourself sitting around looking for something to do, check out his website for some travel ideas in Texas.  If you want to take the easy way, look for his popular bus trips and get some Texas exploring done with Chet as your most capable host.

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Woodlands Park

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I am relaxing near the Colorado River at a little known section of Woodlands Park.  The main part of the park has some nice facilities, but if you wander towards the lake and cross a small bridge, you will find a peaceful place on the river.  Picnic tables, cool breezes, shady trees, watercraft passing by, and a nice view are all to be discovered and enjoyed here.  If you need one of the best stair climbing trail workouts in Austin, then check out the River Place Nature Trail, just across the street.  I haven’t hiked that one in a while, so I need to return soon on a non-relaxing day to take on its challenges.

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Shakespeare in the Park

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Austin Shakespeare presented “The Taming of the Shrew” at the Zilker Hillside Theater.  The setting for the play was the city of Austin in the 1890’s and the surrounding countryside.  So, of course, everyone had to wear boots and hats.  It was a fun version of Shakespeare, and the play goes on through the month of May if you like outdoor theater, and find yourself in Austin.

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