I checked out the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar this afternoon. I enjoyed the live music from the Jitterbug Vipers and all the eclectic arts on display. This is the 39th annual Christmas Bazaar, and I recommend it for finding that one of a kind Christmas gift for someone special.
I went to downtown Austin for lunch today, and went for a short walk at Town Lake to stretch my legs a bit. You know, just the usual stuff – lake, tall buildings, construction cranes, bridges, Stevie Ray Vaughan Sculpture, squirrel, Frost Bank Tower…
I am at Gate 9! It’s the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Yay.
I heard through the grapevine that the Driskill had a beautiful Christmas Tree. I found myself downtown late tonight, so I thought I would sneak by and take a look. I was super impressed.
The Trail Of Lights is about a mile and a half walk through some pretty awesome light displays. There are lots of food trailers and a stage for local talent to perform. Pack up your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy the evening.
A new addition to the Trail Of Lights this year is the Ferris Wheel. It provides a nice view of the lights and the city.
Tonight’s mission was the Austin Trail Of Lights. The weather called for a warm, rainy night and they were right. I took the shuttle bus from Downtown Austin and your first sight off the bus is the giant tree of lights strung from one of Austin’s Moonlight Towers. What a sight!
Mozart’s does not mess around when it comes to their Christmas Light Show. After dark, during the holidays, they have a huge audio and light show every hour, on the hour. Every year it just gets crazier. Don’t fight it, just grab a warm beverage and enjoy the show.
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters is the perfect place to end the day on Lake Austin. They have a magnificent drink called “Espresso Shake”. It is the best of both worlds with a mix of espresso and chocolate milk shake. Not to mention that their deck is a great place to hang out, read, and watch the sun go behind the Westlake Hills.
If you have checked out my Blog before, you will know that I am always looking for the roses. 🙂
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