The Mariachi Bar inside Mi Tierra is a great place to enjoy mariachi bands and large margaritas.
Category Archives: Fun
Shaved Ice II
Half Grape and half Vanilla. Kawaii Shaved Ice to the rescue.
Hawaiian Falls II
I am back at Hawaiian Falls again for another Friday Night Slides. The park is open until 10:00 pm, and the sunsets are fierce as viewed from the top of the water slide tower.
East Jordan Iron Works
The days in Round Rock have gotten so hot that even the neighborhood kids are staying inside instead of swimming. At around 4:00 pm today, I headed for the pool. I looked both ways, crossed the street, and trekked across this awesome manhole cover from East Jordan Iron Works – “the world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of manhole covers,” among other things. Pretty impressive, huh?
Michoacana Natural Ice Cream
I have been looking for different ways to beat the heat in Austin, and today I totally scored. Michoacana Natural Ice Cream is located in a rather awkward shopping center in North Austin, but it is definitely worth the trip. They have all different kinds of ice cream and frozen bars and aguas frescas and other treats. When I finished my scoops of Mexican Vanilla (yummy and orange in color) and Coffee with Almonds and Chocolate, I noticed that there was an option for Tequila ice cream. Why didn’t I see that before? Probably because I was too busy snapping photos of the joint. Reminder to self – order the tequila ice cream on your next visit. 🙂
Hawaiian Falls
Tonight was Friday Night Slides where they keep the Hawaiian Falls park open until 10:00 pm. It was my first time here, and this place is totally fun. They had a DJ who controlled the music throughout the entire park and kept it upbeat at all times. There was an outdoor dance floor, Zip lines, water slides, an elevated ropes course, a wave pool, a lazy river for floating, sandy beaches for lounging, food, and drink. Next Friday, they will do it all again. 🙂
Hairspray
The Summer Musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater this year is Hairspray. As usual, they do an awesome job. In this one, they sing, dance, fall in love, protest, and end up in jail among other things. Check it out if you find yourself in Austin.
Ronda Rousey
The UFC fights brought everyone out to Bombshells tonight to watch the Main Event. Ronda Rousey did not disappoint – unless you were looking for a fight that would last beyond 34 seconds into the first round. She is simply amazing! It was nice to sit out on the patio and enjoy all the action.
Car Wash Barn
Free car washes in Pflugerville until August 2nd! Yes, there is a new car wash in town and it is called The Car Wash Barn. They have just opened and are offering free car washes for a few more days. Check it out, have some fun going through the barn, and leave with a shiny car and a smile on your face. 🙂
Toobin’
One of the best parts of summer around here is to float one of our beautiful rivers. I returned to the San Marcos River and rented my tube from Lions Club Tube Rental and River Shuttle Service. This trip is about an hour long float and ends at a set of rapids. Super fun!
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