In 2008, they did it again, arriving for a short visit to Austin on Jon's birthday, May 15. Another set of first-timers. As we have with our other visitors, we kept 'em busy.
We hit a lot of the same spots we have with other visitors, like Mount Bonnell, the Downtown Farmer's Market, South Congress, UT (of course, this time we went while they were setting up for the most gigantic commencement ceremony I've ever witnessed), Central Market and Auditorium Shores. We also got to do a few new things:
- Birthday dinner at the beautiful ristorante Mexicano, Fonda San Miguel.
- A visit to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, a fun museum that covers the twisting story of Texas from the precolonial days to the present.
- A swim in the cool waters (on a hot day) at Barton Springs, the soul of Austin.
- Lunch at Enoteca, a great little casual Italian spot.
- A trip out to the beautiful site of the Austin Museum of Art - Laguna Gloria.
One of the huge, twisted Live Oak trees at Laguna Gloria
- Mexican breakfast at Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, one of our favorite breakfast and lunch spots, and one of Ann Richards' as well, in the heart of downtown, where we were joined by Barbara's friends Evan and Frank. Muy delicioso.
Frank, Barbara and Evan, outside Las Manitas
- Lunch at Ruby's Barbecue near UT.
- Another museum visit, the Blanton Art Museum -- although Rachel and Jon spent that time at Halcyon Cafe downtown.
- Casual French dinner at Chez Nous, also downtown.
- A memorable night of watching the Congress Street Bridge bats!
Can't wait for the next visitors, whoever they may be. If you come before the fall, be prepared to sweat!
Rachel, Rob and Jon at the farmer's market
Jon preparing to serve a bottle of his first homebrew to his guests
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