On my way out of town I decided to go check out the updated LBJ Library. There has been an effort to focus on the amazing collection of legislation that LBJ was able to get passed as part of the Great Society. There were many updated displays providing a great overview of this amazing time in history. I really enjoyed it.

After my great lunch I headed to the state Capitol. I’m not sure why but I really enjoy visiting the Capitol every time I’m in Austin. I love pulling open the front door and walking in. There were very few people and I made the usual tour. I took a couple of pictures with my fisheye lens.

Today I checked out an Austin bicycle (after practicing in Ft. Worth) and headed up Congress toward the Capitol. The first order of business…lunch. Of course I head to the place with the best cheese enchiladas I know of, the Texas Chili Parlor (order the Freida’s Chili Enchiladas). They were delicious.

Took a quick pre-birthday trip to Austin. After stopping in Hutto for an amazing visit with my good friend Sue, I headed to Austin. I stayed in a trendy hotel on South Congress, the Hotel San Jose. The grounds were very nicely done. The room was stark but comfortable. The place is an old motor lodge that has been redone.