A FEW DAYS IN AUSTIN

Good Morning Loves...

how was your Valentine's Day?

The darling and I had THE most marvelous weekend

celebrating this day of romance down in Austin!

This was our gift to each other...

spending the weekend with our youngest....

the weather could not have been more perfect

as we headed down I-35 on our way to our state's capital! 

We love the drive down to Austin and 

have traveled this road many times 

over the past thirty years.

We refrained from stopping at Collin Street Bakery

on this trip, but will definitely plan to stop the next time around.

There's Waco.....

many great weekends have been spent in this sweet city.

We had many soccer tournaments while Rob

was playing on a Select team.

Most of them during the 100 degree heat of August!

We had reservations at my favorite hotel!

We dropped by and picked him up for lunch....

then ran into one of his coworkers and best friends at the same place!

Austin is full of amazing dining spots...

all with an eclectic Austin vibe!

Fried chicken!!!!

The darling's favorite!

They both ordered the fried chicken basket

and I opted for two small sides of

Fried Okra and Sweet Potatoes!

We had the most darling waiter who was so friendly and funny!

And....Lucy's is "dog friendly"

so there were some precious pets around enjoying the day! 

We had previously bought movie tickets after lunch,

so we headed over to the theater.

We always pass this magnificent Victorian

and I managed to snap a picture as we passed....

wish I knew what it was.

Maybe I can arrange a visit inside on our next trip down! 

We all were looking forward to this movie

and

it did not disappoint!

Excellent script and acting....

Bravo to our favorite Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo!

Five stars for this one!

We then went back to the hotel

to change for dinner and

enjoy some relaxation and the cocktail hour.

Then it was on to 

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar for dinner!

This is the daytime look of this fabulous seafood restaurant 

located on Congress Street.

Congress is similar to Greenville Avenue in Dallas...

exciting happenings going on!

We did not have reservations which was fine

as it allowed us about an hour at the bar

and people watching.

Great music, great atmosphere! 

We enjoyed some fresh oysters along with our cocktails...

this was a fantastic atmosphere! 

The bartenders were bustling.....

Many were celebrating Valentine's Day....

romance was in the air....

With the weather being perfect,
we sat outside under the trees
which were covered in twinkling lights.
The food was AMAZING....
Rob had a lobster roll which would rival
all the ones we enjoyed in Maine,
and
that's quite a compliment!
What an amazingly fun day...
then it was nighty-nite folks!

It's so great to go out to breakfast before we head back to Dallas.
Rob had quite a treat planned for us on this
Valentine's day morning....
Gourdough's!

Oh my.....

Am I really going to order
The Dirty Plucker?

Yes, my darlings....
this menu is all about the doughnuts!!!!!

Hot coffee and Austin style Mimosa's to start the day......

"What do you think Mom?"

Say it ain't so....this is a huge doughnut,

topped with two pieces of hot fried chicken

drenched in a Maple glaze.....

I will tell you.....

it was phenomenal.....

I would order this for my last meal!!!!

Austin is an amazing city!

Every place we have dined at has been

top notch!

Very friendly and polite people everywhere

and the best food and service ever!

On the way home,

I thought I would capture some interesting country views

along the way....

this my darlings....

is Texas countryside! 

Almost home....

Heading into Dallas...

The entrance to The Dallas Zoo.....

There she is....

the Dallas skyline....

in 

The Great State of Texas!

Postscript~ 

I think we will be eating salad greens for

the next month.....