Austin Adventures

Happy July! Wait July? Seriously!!? How can we be half way through our year already? Times be flying ayyeeee.

This past weekend was quiteeee the adventure I'll say. Complete with a long car ride to and from (thanks to you, traffic!), a rainy zip lining attempt, an amazing steak dinner, a grand ol time in downtown Austin with friends, and epic FaceTime chat with the groom to be, and a mountain of breakfast brunch food that I'm still thinking of.

Can't wait for round 2 in August! I was most excited for our hiking adventure and zip line tour that we had set up, and in true Texas fashion when we showed up it was hot, sunny, and a good day to get your sweat on:

And not 30 minutes into the first lil bunny beginner slope was a downpour of rain and a cancellation due to lightening. Which then meant a soaking wet hike back to camp, then another soaking wet boat ride back across the little cove on Lake Travis, and a sopping wet van ride back to home base. What's even greater was our bride to be was the last in line took on the line, and sadly didn't even get to go! :( But alas, rain or shine I still had fun, and it so reminded me of summer camp and can't wait to try this whole thing again in August! Out on a lake, a hiking adventure, and zipping over the lake is right up my alley!

Later that night, we enjoyed an amazing dinner (highlight was the jalapeño Mac n cheese!) at Roaring Fork, and then a lovely bar hoping experience via Rainey Street. Our bachelorette had a great time and was still able to get up the next morning and provide a lovely Parks and Rec themed waffle brunch (also included pancakes, eggs, muffins, fruit, sausage, AND bacon). Nom. Props to her and my full belly thanks you!

Yayy for bad lighting!

Yayy for running into an old friend!

Yayy for blurry pics!

Yayy for grown up puppies!

Cheers till next time, Austin! I'll be seeing you shortly me thinks ;)

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