There are some nice sights along the trails of Great Hills Park. This is a special little known hiking spot near the Arboretum area in Austin.
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Great Hills Park – Trail Map
I went out to Great Hills Park after work this evening expecting a short hike. It turned out to be a 2.7 mile exploration of the area, and I would have loved to ramble further if I hadn’t run out of daylight. The main trail goes up and down some hills and crosses the creek several times. This would be a great summertime hike, as the trails are mostly shaded by the surrounding trees. I will definitely return to explore some more!
To Crop or not to Crop
This was the scene in my neighborhood as I stumbled out of the front door with a head cold and running a little bit late to work. I think I like the original photo better than the cropped version. Either way, it was a beautiful sunrise!
Kingsman: The Secret Service
A few good parts to this movie.
“Manners maketh man.”
The Zoo
Today’s entertainment was The Zoo, a musical folly by Arthur Sullivan and B. C. Stephenson. It was presented by the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin. Here is how the story goes.
A gentleman attempts suicide at the zoo because his love’s father doesn’t approve of him. A young lady tries to stop the suicide so it won’t adversely affect her refreshment business. A Duke in disguise enters the zoo to woo the young lady, his love. The gentleman’s love arrives at the zoo to find her lover. Everyone cavorts around, meets calamity, and then all ends well after a narrow escape from certain death for the gentleman in the Bear Pit.
“Oh, let me gaze upon thy face, And lean upon thy breast
And find upon thy noble heart, An ever lasting rest.”
And find upon thy noble heart, An ever lasting rest.”
Overall, a very fun afternoon!
Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail II
Ever since my first visit to a piece of the Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail, I had wanted to discover and explore the beginning portion of the trail in East Austin. It kicks off at Govalle Park, just off of Airport Blvd. This section of the trail is similar in that it is a paved two lane path with a center dividing line. It is popular with the bikers in Austin, and runs along the creek with a view of a set of railroad tracks and airplanes overhead flying into the Austin airport. It was a cool, dark, overcast day and my walk was very enjoyable.
Brentwood Christian School
After watching the Musical, I walked around the Brentwood Christian School’s campus for a bit to see what I could see.
Steve Aoki
So, Steve Aoki brought his tour and his entourage to the Austin Music Hall. Check out his fun picture of the event. The list of DJs for tonight’s show included Headhunterz, Caked Up, and Max Styler. There was all the usual shenanigans, and great fun was had by all.
Gourdough’s Public House
I went to downtown Austin tonight for a DJ Concert and decided to give Gourdough’s Public House on Fifth Street a try. Of course, this place is awesome. I had the Cubano Donut Sandwich, Fried Yukon Chips, Warm Cream Corn, and a Vanilla Porter to wash it all down. They have a daily happy hour, and the staff is super friendly, so go check it out if you have the opportunity.
Wine Barrel Art
I caught this piece of wine barrel art on display at Cianfrani Coffee Company in Georgetown while drinking my coffee. I thought the flag design was pretty cool, but I am partial to the Texas Flag. Maybe they can make a version with your favorite flag?
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