Travel Fever

I am back from the whilrwind tour of the nation.  I did enjoy it.  Harsh as the run might have been - I must admit the sheer wonder of the vast changes in culture from one stop to the next really kept me going.

That and I did catch some fantastic music along the way.  If you get a chance to catch the band Haim - go - totally worth the effort.  It was certainly worth the hike in the excessive Austin heat - to battle our way through the crowds (to get the beer of course) - and make our way to the stage to catch this group.  They totally have it on.  Massively awesome - Amazing rhythm - voices that melt - and guitars - The bass player has got it going -

Follow this with Delta Rae - they are some major Southern Rock - very good

We wrapped the night with The Cure - light show hurt a few times - but still awesome.  Unfortunately, Lionel Ritchie was rained out so we were not able to transcend yet another decade - but we certainly tried. 

And while in Austin - the food is fantastic - I don't usually like chain's - but this one has a great name - and great food too- so if you are there check it out Chuy's (like chewy) - very very good Tex-Mex

Just prior to the music extravaganza was the romp through New Orleans - Music - well - that is pretty much 24/7 and on every corner - pick a style- its just waiting for you to wander in.  Had dinner at a classic "Rat Pack" style restaurant- complete with musical ambieance - - but flavored with the zest of New Orleans cuisine - really - can you get better than that? OMG - so GOOD..............

Now home again - in cow country - where it is dark before dinner and not even November yet -

So much to do and of course so few daylight hours to work with -

Well - at least the wasps are chilled enough to sleep -

Guess I should figure out what the next path is  - perhaps it is one not yet taken? -

Here's to the fork in the road - may it be shiny and tall enough that the tines don't prick your toes.

Rock Steady

EM