Austin was fun but this city girl needs to mosey on home. Austin has a small airport in the middle of nowhere. Lucky for me that happens to be only 9 miles from where I stayed. What is it about walking through the airport that stirs my heart. People come and go and faces are saddened as much as soaring at the sight of a loved one arriving. As I deal with being pulled aside and frisked by airport security I can't wait for it to be over.
You know how much I love tacos, right? I can put anything on a tortilla shell but fish tacos are my favorite. When I heard the salsa lady ask me how I wanted my salsa to be custom made, I knew it was destiny. I've gathered a list of some of my favorites here.
There is BBQ, and then there is The Salt Lick. What is a Salt Lick you ask? It's a place where animals congregate according to the Robert's family. As I walked in the doors, my nose drifts towards the open pit BBQ stacked with every kind of meat you can imagine being smoked to perfection. Recipes here have been handed down since the Civil War and my expectations are high.
I really enjoy a hike and this was not a difficult one by any means, at least getting down the hill. This picturesque excursion leads hikers down a .25 mile path to the Hamilton Pool Natural Preserve, conveniently beginning at the parking lot.
This is one of my favorite places in Austin even if it is small. If you're not into music, Austin will convince you you should be! Stubb's has the right mix of BBQ along with some of the finest world class music which makes it a must see place if you're into those 2 treats. What I like about this town is you cannot put a label on the music. Stubb's hosts all types of bands and does not discriminate based on genre. This is my belief in music as well, and why I like Austin.
We have a situation over here. Allens Boots is legendary among shoppers looking for unique western wear with a no frills setting. With a price tag of $600 on these boots they are going back on the shelf for some lucky lady.
My friends and I decided to visit this gem of Travis County for a couple of reasons. Out in the middle of nowhere is a special place called Hamilton Pool. Second, I heard there is a great BBQ place called Salt Lick's. Both places did not disappoint. Texas BBQ is not only food, it's an event. Salt Lick's is a friendly establishment out along the route of our destination. Hill Country is also wine country here but that is another post.
A few fun facts I observed my first hours in Austin:
1)Guitars are everywhere, even baggage claim at the airport.
2)Mexican food is REALLY good. Salsa's and guacamole are made tableside.
3)Happy hour runs until 8pm
4)The locals here say Hola.
Horses are so much fun. The sheer size alone means really having to watch my step but I truly enjoy being on them. The trail was an adventure with a 'cool off' swim that was incredible. Have you ever been on a swimming horse? It surprised me too. It was total trust on my part that the horse knew what he was doing. I pulled my legs up out of the stirrups and just went with it. The horse was right, it was a relaxing way to cool off.
I'm looking for the best BBQ in Austin, TX. Just thinking about the many choices has me salivating. Along with my meat of choice I am always floored at how mouth watering the sides are, like the biscuits I had at Jim and Nick's in Atlanta. Please help me with the best places to indulge in by leaving a comment on tips for my visit to Austin. Other than airport layovers, I've never been to Texas before and I look forward to the experience.
