Ramblin' Rob's Blog: Sunday in Austin; Parks, BBQ, and more...

So Saturday was spent recovering from the HUGE hangover i earned from running around 6th street... I had to unhook the truck and break camp with a splitting headache. I got my bearings near the campground, and We went shopping and found the local petstore for doggy supplies. Then i layed low and played guitar, which i have not done nearly enough during this trip...

On Sunday, however, we got out early and planned a large loop around the city, into the rural suburbs, and back.

The plan was to meet local folks, learn more of the area, and really spoil the dogs for being so good. We accomplished that plan and some!

Starting with a quick romp at the large dog park in south Austin, then a run and wonderful hang at Zilker park. I met some other folks that were very musical, as well as dog owners. They shared several tips, suggestions, and were just plain great to talk to. I later made it to a performance of the young lady i spoke with, (Bass player) and fell in love with the neighborhood they suggested i visit. I will post more about that later.

I took some photos of the dogs in front of the Austin Skyline. The way the dogs posed and hammed it up for the camera was loved by the other folks there, and brought even more conversations. What a nice morning in the park!.

We headed down the road to a BBQ house that has been on the scene for many, many years. The "Green Mesquite BBQ". Again we spoke to locals and shared stories. I enjoyed some awesome briskit Tacos, and a cold lemonaid. The neighboring table broought over a bunch of briskit fat for the pups, and really loved our story. When i wanted to pay, THEY had picked up our tab!! Thats 2 times in one weekend someone else got our food without telling us. Austin is awesome!!!