I attended a fundraiser tonight which started off as a pedicab parade. Apparently one of the pedicab drivers was injured just before SXSW this year and was in need of some assistance. The music was supplied by the Minor Mishap Marching Band, but they all rode along on pedicabs while I marched along to keep up with them. It was a blast, and a good way to get in some walking again tonight.
While I was Downtown this evening, I struck out for a long walk in the drizzle on the Town Lake hike and bike trail. It was peaceful, and I met a few ducks along the way before returning to the Downtown area.
Helmets are not required at the Wall of Death, and it is a preferred skill to ride with no hands so you can snatch the dollar bills dangled by the customers hanging out over the top edge of the wall. These guys and their motorcycles and go-carts were great!
Today’s adventure on the East side of Austin was the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show. It showcased over 100 hand-built custom motorcycles and some nice artwork.
I got my feet wet today exploring the beauty of Bull Creek. The clear emerald green water is so nice!
I returned to St. Edwards Park to further explore the trails. I went up the hill, and across the ridge again, but this time ventured out to the very end of the red trail that follows along Bull Creek. It was another awesome evening! I can see making this a regular exercising habit along with my routine walks on the hills of Georgetown. There is so much to see and experience in this park. 🙂
This sculpture depicting Homeless Jesus can be found outside the Central Presbyterian Church in Downtown Austin.
I have a confession. I am starting to fall in like with the East side of Austin. Yes, it is filling up with hipsters, but they are people too, and they haven’t completely taken over yet. This slightly rainy Sunday, I visited the HOPE Farmers Market. I planned on walking through and maybe getting a coffee or something. Then I ran into Jackie Venson on stage – and hold it – the guitar music and vocals are amazing. I ended up staying for both of her sets and enjoying her performance. I did also get some coffee and had some fun walking around the Market. There were lady bugs, flowers, guitars, music, fountains, vegetables, coffee, tea, monsters, people, and dogs. Hurray East Austin!
There are many fields of Bluebonnets here. People were photographing their babies, their dogs, their whole family units, and of course taking selfies with the Texas State Flowers. My strategy was to find a quiet field and take a seat on the ground to enjoy the flowers and their awesome fragrances.
As I mentioned, the views of downtown Austin are very nice from the hills of St. Edward’s University.
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