#10 and #30

Wednesday, Rachel and I went to Austin to go Mount Bonnell and canoeing on Town Lake. Two things that I've always wanted to do while living in Austin, but never did.

The trek up Mount Bonnell was less than a work-out, but the view was spectacular!

What would have happened to Austin if the Mormons hadn't been flooded out?!

How many steps does it take to reach the top?

The peak

The views

Tankmates for life!

Downtown

We drove to Zilker park, where I parallel parked for the first time since my driving test. After forgetting sun screen, we picked up a canoe and rowed down Town Lake. Among other sights, we saw turtles, ducks, swans and their babies (looked it up - cygnets). Adventures included: picking up some booty (trash) and saving the day for a poor dog who lost its tennis ball in the river! :) Top it off with some snow cones!

Best steerer ever

Wearing my kiddie life vest

The day was completed with a late lunch at Shady Grove, where I drank a "Shady Thang" and ate a "Hippie Chick Sandwich."

YUM

It was an awesome Austin-packed day. Thanks Rachel!!!