So every now and then we like to get out of our normal surroundings. This time we chose Austin, TX for a long weekend getaway. It kind of just lined up- Andrew’s work has an apartment and car there, we have heard such fun things about Austin, and I was off of dance for the month of July.
I wasn’t feeling so great on the trip and Andrew needed to catch up on some sleep, so to be really honest we did not end up doing too much besides watch movies in bed! A few things we actually accomplished and enjoyed were:
Jack Allen’s Kitchen – We definitely ate here more than once! It was close by our apartment, had an amazing atmosphere and the most delicious food. We had the baked macaroni and cheese with chicken and the fries the first time around, then the queso the second. The queso had shredded pork and guacamole in it, which should absolutely always be a thing.
The Blind Pig Pub – This is definitely the place we had the most fun at. After walking around 6th Street in the morning, we happened by an empty pub that was getting ready for some live music. We walked in thinking we’d stay for one drink and a few songs, but we ended up staying for almost 5 hours! Andrew even bought a hat and commemorated our experience.
Bikini Sports Bar – This is not a place I would most likely frequent, but the circumstances that brought us to it definitely influenced my feelings for the better. It started one morning while we were in a long line for Voodoo Donuts, which led us past the spot. We kind of laughed at the silly signs saying “drop off your husband” and “best breasts,” but knew it was never a place we would go to. However, after standing in the hot, humid Austin summer weather and then getting inside the donut shop to find no air conditioning, thinking we were going to pass out from dehydration, we rushed next door for water and food. It was heaven, and thus Bikinis saved our lives!
Although we did not take advantage of all the things Austin has to offer, we had a great time taking a break from or normal lives, spending time with each other and catching up on sleep.
–Jory
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