Austin, Tx. (Day two)

As usual, we went in search of a coffee shop, and Dana found one online that looked promising—so we decided to give it a try. We weren’t disappointed. It was only a few miles away, so we headed out and found a parking spot. The place was a bit tricky to find, but once we located it, we knew we were in the right spot.

The property had a coffee shop on one side and a food/taco stand on the other. There was a massive outdoor seating area, and we couldn’t help but feel a little jealous of all that beauty. We enjoyed our drinks and shared a breakfast taco. After we finished eating and drinking, we lingered a while longer, soaking up the morning warmth and the funky green space. If we lived in Austin, this would probably be our go-to spot.

Eventually, it was time to move on. We strolled around downtown for a bit before heading out to explore more of what the city had to offer. We drove past a few of the “must-see” attractions, but honestly, none of them really called to us. Instead, we ended up at a botanical garden and spent some time walking among the plants and flowers. It wasn’t the most meticulously maintained space, but it had a raw, natural charm that we appreciated.

We had dinner plans with my nephew at 5:00 p.m. and about four hours to fill before then. We found a parking spot and took some naps to recharge before figuring out our next steps. Driving around Austin proved a bit tricky with our PLUM, so we eventually settled on a hotel about a mile from 1618 Asian Fusion, where we’d be dining later.

Once we checked in, we showered, rested a bit, and then headed out on foot to the restaurant. Biz, my nephew, is 26 and recently moved to Austin with a friend. He’s working as a personal trainer at a local fitness center and seems to be adjusting well. We had a great time catching up with him—we laughed a lot and, as always, had some great conversation.

Happy Easter to all of you!

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