Theatre marquis, S. Congress. It begged me to takes its picture.
Hotel San Jose. I snuck in and nosed around. It's a lovely little cloister on a really busy thoroughfare.
Lunch at Torchy's Tacos in the South Austin Trailer Park and Eatery. There are food trucks/trailers including Torchy's, a hot dog stand named "Man Bites Dog" and a chocolate cart called "Holy Cacao." Admittedly, that last one took me a minute to get. Give me a break, I was up late and up early. I was brought back to life with a pulled pork and green chile taco on perfectly toasty corn tortillas, some [sub-par] guacamole, the start of a book that will most likely become my new favorite, and a Topo Chico. I think they put extra bubbles in these bottles of mineral water. Refreshing, all.
I thought I was doing well, ordering only one taco since a good dinner was ahead, but Sandy's called to me when I rounded the corner of 1st Street and Barton Springs. Had to help myself to a small dipped cone and didn't regret it for a minute. Inside the hard chocolate shell there dwelt a smooth, not-too-sweet, vanilla-perfumed frozen treat. I had to eat it fast, it's a hot one today.
A stroll around the park down on the river's edge ended at this funny little gazebo. It's seen better days, but I liked its tired cerulean underbelly.
The reason it's called "Congress Avenue."
Pre-dinner cocktails at La Condesa. We shared a simple plate of sliced, perfectly ripe avocado with razor-fine shreds of cabbage, lime, tomato and olive oil. I had the Alma Blanca which began with fresh yellow corn kernels muddled in the bottom of the glass, and ended with a salty rim and a habanero kick. Lip smackin.'
