April is a truly lovely time to be in Austin. There was a little rain the first night I arrived (Monday) but all clear now and not humid, hurrah!
Checked out the local favorite, Magnolia Cafe on South Congress for dinner Monday night. It was just as funky and comfortable as Mama's Royal Cafe in Mill Valley, and great variety of people, albeit all anglo. I had this amazing and delicious acorn squash crusted with spiced pecan mix served with zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli and spinach in a killer curry sauce. Man, was that good!!
I drove around the Bouldin neighborhood, which was extremely appealing, older with big trees, bungalows, funkiness. Someone I met that night referred to it as "the people's republic of Bouldin" which echoes Berkeley a great deal.
The folks at the Austin office couldn't be more welcoming too. It'll be great to be here for the two weeks to really figure things out!
The wildflowers are out! There is a wonderful legacy of Lady Bird Johnson's efforts to beautify Texas highways popping up joyfully in every direction.
Something that might tickle Nicole or Porter - my hotel is DIRECTLY across from the hugest Sheplers store I have ever seen. The hotel had another good omen - when I walked up to the front door, I noticed a hawk circling just overhead and calling out beautifully. Maybe he likes the pigeons that are hanging out in the parking lot?
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