I was downtown for an event this evening, and I decided to wander off for a bit in search of Christmas cheer. The Christmas tree at the Driskill Hotel was beautiful as always.
Tag Archives: Austin
Austin Aquarium II
The Austin Aquarium is always a fun place to visit. My favorites today were the Clownfish and the Rainbow Lorikeets. I could watch the Clownfish play around the Sea Anemone for hours as they swim in and out of the tentacles. The Lorikeets are also very playful, but in a much different way. They will fly over to greet you, perch on your hand for a while, and pose for a photo or two. When it becomes feeding time, they gather around the bowl and all partake of dinner in a mostly orderly fashion. These creatures and the others at the Aquarium make for a great day.
Voodoo Doughnut III
This one is called the Dirt Doughnut – “Raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and Oreos!” So many flavors to try…
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Some pretty yummy chicken can be found at Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken. One of the most casual joints in downtown Austin. My dinner consisted of chicken tenders, baked beans, mac & cheese, sweet tea, chocolate chess pie, and vanilla Blue Bell ice cream. A perfect Southern meal.
Now
“All we have is now. This moment right now.”
Citizen Alert…
Hello citizens of Austin. If you have lost your cuddly lion toy, it can now be found on the South side of Town Lake just before you step onto the new Boardwalk Trail, as some kind soul has placed it on a wall for safe keeping. As a secondary alert, the rains are over for now and sunny weather is predicted for the trail for today and tomorrow.
Theeb
A young Bedouin boy sneaks out to follow along on an adventure of a lifetime. This film will not be enjoyed by all as it moves along with a deliberate pace and involves several violent scenes in the desert. Overall, I liked it.
“He killed my brother”
iPad Pro
I have been saving for this device for a long time. They had it in stock today at the Apple Store in the Barton Creek Square Mall. I rushed over there after work and made the purchase. I will let you know how things work out. As of now, I am using the WordPress App on the new system to upload this blog post.
Three Frogs
Yes, three frogs! Christmas lights are an extra special bonus, just for your viewing pleasure.
Noel
Noel is just another word for Christmas. The Mueller Tower had its lighting ceremony this evening – complete with space heaters, festivities, bands, kids, Christmas carols, kettle corn, food trucks, dogs, drinks, and lights. What a nice event to help get ready for Christmas.
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