Juan and I were able to get away to the Hill Country over Spring Break and it was fantastic! We had not time table to follow except to be in Austin by 5 p.m. on Thursday for tattoo appointments. We left on Thursday morning and our little adventure began!
We arrived in Austin around 3:30 p.m. only to be right in the middle of the South by Southwest music event. OMG! The traffic was horrible. It didn't help that I thought I had booked a room in south Austin when it actually was in north Austin. What's the problem with that, you ask?? Well, we drove all the way through Austin to our hotel only to find out we had to go back north 7 miles. Not a big deal, huh? Except...we had to drive right through the SxSW traffic--again!!! Anyway, it all turned out OK and we just used Lamar Blvd. to get from one end of Austin to the other. Lamar was far enough west from the event that there was very little congestion.
We arrived at Rock of Ages tattoo shop a little early and waited for Mark to finish three friends getting waffles on their shoulders...weird! Anyway, Mark finally go started on Juan around 5:30. He was getting more work added to his arm. My little tattoo would have to wait. Well, at 6:45 Mark was done with Juan, but he plans at 7 p.m. and Juan had not told him I was getting a tattoo. I was pissed!!! No, I was more than pissed! I was a bitch! I was mean, mad, hurt and hateful! So, we left and went to eat at Matt Martinez El Rancho (just across the street). My food was awful, I had no new tattoo and I was still mad. Back at the hotel, I pouted and Juan tried everything to make it up to me. He even left the hotel at 11 p.m. in search of Guiness for me! He came back with a six pack of Guiness and a bottle of water. I was somewhat appeased...
I decided that I was over the tattoo...I would just wait until I retired and get that half sleeve that I really want anyway!
Friday morning was a new beginning. We ate at Taco Xpress and it was yummy!!! Then we hit the road for Fredricksburg. There is nothing more beautiful than the Hill Country in the Spring! It was so nice to be in the country with no time constraints and no deadlines! We arrived at our destination, The Fredricksburg Brewery, by mid afternoon. We had booked a room upstairs. It was so cool! We slept above the brewery and they gave us free beer for staying there! What a deal!
We checked in, walked up and down the Main Street, drank, ate and shopped. It was great! Then it was time to meet some friends who were also in Friedricksburg. They RV and were at the KOA just outside the city. We drove out there and visited with them for a while before returning to the Brewery for dinner. After we ate, we walked the street again. We heard music from various venues, at ice cream at the parlor and just enjoyed the beautiful evening.
We got up Saturday morning and ate at the little bakery behind the Brewery. It was quaint and peaceful, and we just sat outside and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We checked out and headed home. But, first, a stop at the San Marcos outlet malls! Yeah for shopping!
The drive from Fredricksburg to San Marcos was absolutely breathtaking! The scenery, the countryside, the homes, the beauty of Texas!
Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! We walked all around the outlet and took our time. Since it was Spring Break, and Saturday, it was busy! Several of the stores were so packed that I did not even attempt them. The Coach store had everything at 50% off and I really wanted to spend some quality time there, but so many people!!! I bet there were 75 people waiting in line just to check out! I walked in the store, looked around and walked out!!!
We got back on the road and headed home. It was nice to have time away, get back home and have time to recover before getting back to the grind on Monday. We drove over 700 miles and made so many memories. I highly recommend taking a long weekend to unwind. No computer, no timelines, no requirements, no agendas! When I get stressed I close my eyes and remember those three fabulous days and all is settled again.
I love Texas and all that it entails! There is so much to see, do and remember! And, I love my husband for taking time off to be with me and take me on this trip!
We arrived in Austin around 3:30 p.m. only to be right in the middle of the South by Southwest music event. OMG! The traffic was horrible. It didn't help that I thought I had booked a room in south Austin when it actually was in north Austin. What's the problem with that, you ask?? Well, we drove all the way through Austin to our hotel only to find out we had to go back north 7 miles. Not a big deal, huh? Except...we had to drive right through the SxSW traffic--again!!! Anyway, it all turned out OK and we just used Lamar Blvd. to get from one end of Austin to the other. Lamar was far enough west from the event that there was very little congestion.
We arrived at Rock of Ages tattoo shop a little early and waited for Mark to finish three friends getting waffles on their shoulders...weird! Anyway, Mark finally go started on Juan around 5:30. He was getting more work added to his arm. My little tattoo would have to wait. Well, at 6:45 Mark was done with Juan, but he plans at 7 p.m. and Juan had not told him I was getting a tattoo. I was pissed!!! No, I was more than pissed! I was a bitch! I was mean, mad, hurt and hateful! So, we left and went to eat at Matt Martinez El Rancho (just across the street). My food was awful, I had no new tattoo and I was still mad. Back at the hotel, I pouted and Juan tried everything to make it up to me. He even left the hotel at 11 p.m. in search of Guiness for me! He came back with a six pack of Guiness and a bottle of water. I was somewhat appeased...
I decided that I was over the tattoo...I would just wait until I retired and get that half sleeve that I really want anyway!
Friday morning was a new beginning. We ate at Taco Xpress and it was yummy!!! Then we hit the road for Fredricksburg. There is nothing more beautiful than the Hill Country in the Spring! It was so nice to be in the country with no time constraints and no deadlines! We arrived at our destination, The Fredricksburg Brewery, by mid afternoon. We had booked a room upstairs. It was so cool! We slept above the brewery and they gave us free beer for staying there! What a deal!
We checked in, walked up and down the Main Street, drank, ate and shopped. It was great! Then it was time to meet some friends who were also in Friedricksburg. They RV and were at the KOA just outside the city. We drove out there and visited with them for a while before returning to the Brewery for dinner. After we ate, we walked the street again. We heard music from various venues, at ice cream at the parlor and just enjoyed the beautiful evening.
We got up Saturday morning and ate at the little bakery behind the Brewery. It was quaint and peaceful, and we just sat outside and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We checked out and headed home. But, first, a stop at the San Marcos outlet malls! Yeah for shopping!
The drive from Fredricksburg to San Marcos was absolutely breathtaking! The scenery, the countryside, the homes, the beauty of Texas!
Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! We walked all around the outlet and took our time. Since it was Spring Break, and Saturday, it was busy! Several of the stores were so packed that I did not even attempt them. The Coach store had everything at 50% off and I really wanted to spend some quality time there, but so many people!!! I bet there were 75 people waiting in line just to check out! I walked in the store, looked around and walked out!!!
We got back on the road and headed home. It was nice to have time away, get back home and have time to recover before getting back to the grind on Monday. We drove over 700 miles and made so many memories. I highly recommend taking a long weekend to unwind. No computer, no timelines, no requirements, no agendas! When I get stressed I close my eyes and remember those three fabulous days and all is settled again.
I love Texas and all that it entails! There is so much to see, do and remember! And, I love my husband for taking time off to be with me and take me on this trip!
