Monday in Austin

Forecast said 80% chance of thunderstorms, but undaunted we headed to Town Lake and Zilker park in search of some Kayaks. We willed those storms away, and ended up with blue skies and 70 degrees, and a little sun burn.

Here's the view of Downtown with just one of the few cranes in Austin's urban area in view.


After the Kayak we had grabbed some lunch in Town Lake park and then went over to the new '2nd Street District'. All I can say about that area is disappointing. I mean, don't get me wrong the hundreds of new condos and new offices are great for the area. However, the restaurant/retail they put in is too high end, too 'fru-fu' for Austin. I will be interested to see what that area looks like in a couple years, I am guessing many of the retail spaces will be empty or re-tenanted.

So we headed out for South Congress... the 'real' Austin, with great affordable food, and tons of eclectic shops. It's the 'wierd' in Keep Austin Wierd mantra.

Only two more days until the madness begins... tomorrow will likely be a trip down to Shiner (population 2,000+) home of Shiner Bock Beer for a brewery tour.