Tag Archives: Fun

San Antonio Aquarium

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This place is relatively small, but full of wonder.  My favorite creatures today were the two free range turtles.  One was “running” laps around the gift shop and the other one was having his way with the kids birthday area.  They were both pretty large and not at all shy when it came to bumping you out of their way if you were caught in their path.  The San Antonio Aquarium also had a Mermaid, Dinosaurs, Lorikeets, Seahorses, Manta Rays, a Pacific Octopus, Jellyfish, and plenty of other cool stuff.  It is a great place to spend an afternoon.

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45 Taps

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One of the best parts of the Whole Foods Market in the Domain is the Draft Shack.  As you can tell by the photo, they have 45 different beers on tap, among other beverages.  They also have an oyster happy hour from 3 to 5 every day if you are into that sort of thing.  My beer selection today was a pint of Pablo’s Pale Ale from Adelbert’s Brewery in Austin.  Tap #23 on the big board.  It was great!

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Full Moon Swim

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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?

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East Jordan Iron Works

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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?

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Michoacana Natural Ice Cream

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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.  🙂

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