Saturday, July 31st, we awoke mid morning and headed south to Austin. Martha has been trying to get me to move to Austin like it is no one's business. Her sister-in-law, Marissa, helped her plan an itinerary for us, and Martha showed us all of the sites!
We drove past a huge lake and stopped to take some pictures...
Our first stop was to the headquarters of Mom's teacher honor society. She was so excited to get there and I'm happy that we could there for her.
Second, we went to climb some steps. We climbed and climbed. They were cool steps, but I was very much used to 75 degree weather and Texas is HOT. I was cold in the Grand Canyon, but hot the rest of the trip. Poor Julia and mom had to hear about it....
Starting up the steps...
Almost at the top!
Finally there!
Austin Skyline
Next, we went to get some authentic Texas BBQ. We went to a resturant called The County Line. It was so delicious! Great choice Martha and Marissa!
The Four of Us At The County Line BBQ
Martha LOVED this place!
Behind the restaurant was a lake, or creek or some body of water. We went outside to look around, and there were probably 50 turtles swimming around. There were also 3 swans. It was really cool to see the swans trying to nip at the turtles and to see the turtles swimming!
Behind the restaurant...
Mean Swans!
Turtles!
When we were leaving, there was a "What is your sex appeal" game. I got mom to play and she got a "sexy"!
It's so funny because she hates these things!
Next, Martha took us to the University of Texas at Austin bookstore called the Co-Op. Here, you can get all manner of things for the Hookem Horns. I got a t-shirt and mini bobblehead and Martha bought me a bracelet. You could get anything imaginable in this store with the Longhorns logo....it was pretty funny.
Dorking it up...
After the store, Martha took us to an ice cream shop called Annie's. It was a little like Cold Stone. Super yummy.
After ice cream, we went to the Texas State History Museum. We learned all about the history of Texas, from the earliest settlers to becoming a state to modern day. Did you know that Texas is the only state that can legally succeed from the union?
Gigantic star at the museum
Finally, Martha and her husband bought some property near Austin. She took us out to see it. It is in a resort community with a wonderful pool and club house. We stayed there, watched the sun set, and had fruit and guacamole for dinner. The neighborhood is lovely and I hope they decide to stay there.
We left her property and went back to her house. Mom went to bed, Martha, Julia and I watched Hairspray, then we went to bed too.
The next day, Martha took us to the place where she works. She then gave us a tour of Nolanville. *THIS IS A JOKE* She showed us where the Palin's winter, where Kim Kardashian uses the bathroom (in the purple port-a-pot), a Kardashian cousin, the Bush's summer, including Nana Bush, Cousin Bush, Aunt Bush....and this tree, where George and Laura shared their first kiss when they were 7. I sent this picture to a friend and he told me it appeared to be leaning pretty far to the right. I laughed and shared the joke with everyone....
We spent the afternoon chilling at Martha's, and met one of her co-workers and his family for authentic Texas steaks at a restaurant nearby. They were really neat people with an adorable little girl and we all really enjoyed ourselves. Martha then took us for Yo-Yo's frozen yogurt which is like Yogurtland. We then settled in for the night because the early hours would come far too fast!
Martha, as always, was an impeccable host and wonderful tour guide. I was so lucky to have met her way back when. I can truly, honestly say that Martha is one of the best people I know, and I'm so lucky to have her call me a friend.
Martha, as always, was an impeccable host and wonderful tour guide. I was so lucky to have met her way back when. I can truly, honestly say that Martha is one of the best people I know, and I'm so lucky to have her call me a friend.
Who's awesome? ^ She's awesome. ^
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