It is good to know that some parts of Austin haven’t changed as the city continues to grow. Tonight was the Full Moon Swim at Barton Springs Pool. It is difficult to find this party on any official calendar, but it happens at every full moon. The entrance to the pool is free after 9:00 pm, so everyone jumps into the cold water and howls at the moon. Pretty cool party, huh?
Wow, that was a lot of fun! The hillside was probably as packed as I have ever seen it, and everyone was there to see Ballet Folklórico de Texas.
On this sunny Saturday, I took a walk through Zilker Botanical Garden. There were flowers, trees, bamboo, fish, dinosaurs, waterfalls, and other things wanting to be photographed.
What you see here is the stone oven that baked my Pesto Pizza. It included pesto sauce, mozzarella, chicken, fresh basil, and Parmesan. The Blue Baker seems like a nice relaxed spot to grab some grub, make use of the free Wi-Fi, and chill out for a bit. Beware, you may soon see my dusty self hanging out here after a long, hot hiking session in the area.
This movie will give you cause to consider your relationship with your father. Oh, and Rita Ora makes an appearance.
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. 🙂
It is still too hot in Austin for much hiking, so I took a walk around the Arboretum duck pond and then climbed the hill to visit the Barnes and Noble book store.
Tonight’s dinner was consumed at the award winning Stiles Switch BBQ. Nothin’ fancy, just some great Texas BBQ. I enjoyed the moist brisket, turkey breast, mac n cheese, corn casserole, and iced tea. This is a nice casual place on Lamar Blvd. in North Austin, so come and check it out.
Rebecca Ferguson makes this movie great. Without her, it would have been just another Mission: Impossible flick. The stunts and the filming process are also most excellent!
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