Austin skyline on the drive in
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Bike shopping was at top on the list. Michael is looking for a(nother) bike.
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Location location location
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Blackbird fly
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Our friend Christine told us we had to check out South Congress, so when bike shopping was over we headed to SOCO which is what the hipsters call it, I mean the marketing group.
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Love these signs. I hope that Michael makes a note that I would love to see a show at The Continental Club and stay here after the show. That would be the perfect hearts desire day.
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Still playing with saturation.
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The designer of the whole Austin Motel complex is fantastic. It feels as if you are transported back to California circa 1965
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Not sure of the name of this Hotel
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I don't know why this caught my eye. Maybe because when someone lays down a rule like that I am tempted to break it and I don't drink alcohol.
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Nature in the city
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Architectural design mimicking nature
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Need to see a show here, we tried months ago, but Bobby Bare Jr. had to Covid cancel.
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Can't decide between the black and white
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or the color
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murals
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Lights on the Austin Motel
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Joann's Fine Foods restaurant inside the Austin Motel
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Refection in the mirror for waitstaff to see when the orders are up.
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darling little booths
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another decision to post both
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Yes
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Austin
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Love these planters
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Fence on South Congress
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Hipsters in their natural habitat
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Incredible shop...I think I read that Bob Dylan bought clothes here. Cool!
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Allens boot store
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Is this Matthew McConaughey?
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On our way home we had to stop at Wimberley
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Cute shop
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Lines
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Not much left
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What a façade
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Live oaks are magnificent trees
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