Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Texas State Capitol Chambers, Austin



The Texas State Capitol houses the government apparatus for the state of Texas.

Inside Texas State Capitol, Austin


Texas State Capitol, Austin


Post Goats Cheese Flight


After eating goats cheese the birds posed for shots and then flew off to do bird stuff.

Birds Eating Goats Cheese, Austin, Texas




Alta's cafe overlooks the river in Austin and is a nice quiet spot to hang out. The small black birds that hang around are bold and have developed a taste for goats cheese. How very urban of them.
http://altascafe.com/

Colorado River, Austin, Texas




The Colorado River runs through the middle of Austin and provides some relief from the heat. The couple on paddle boards are making the most of this.

Thursday, 1 October 2015

6th Street, Austin, Texas


This is the best street for bars and tattoo parlours.

Street Scene, Austin, Texas



Car Park Staircase, Austin, Texas



Rooftop View, Austin, Texas



The Driskill, Austin, Texas



Live Band Drummer, Austin, Texas


Live Band Guitarists, Austin, Texas


Live Band Singer, Austin, Texas


This chap had a good gravelly voice and was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys American Football team. The lead guitarist made a joke about the performance of Cowboys in a recent game and the lead singer followed this up suggesting that the lead singer might like to suck a "you-know-what". 

Live Band, Austin, Texas



Lone Star Beer, Texas


Cuffed by the Cops, Austin, Texas



The dude at left was behaving oddly, shopped by a passer by and then cuffed by the feds. "Blues and Twos" were used and appreciated. The inner monologue starts screaming "Pass me that corset, I have come over all T. J. Hooker". And, as any cigar aficionado will agree Shatner is a god. 

HandleBar, Austin, Texas



On arrival one is greeted by a miniature Freddy Mercury asking to see ID. Tempting as it was the line "Do you know who I am?" was not used and the ID was handed over with a faint smile. What with the greying hair and "lived in" skin the risk of being a really worn out 20 year old was minuscule. Nevertheless, the vibe was excellent. Visit if you can.
http://www.handlebaraustin.com/

Dayton Airport, Ohio


Landing at Dayton, Ohio



Car Rental Location, Dayton, Ohio




This out of town car rental location did not have a car to rent.
This was not such a shock..

Japanese Hibachi Barbecue Highlight, Dayton, Ohio


Marvel at the oil filled, onion ring volcano and then check eyebrows are still in place.

Big 4x4 Car, Dayton, Ohio



According to passers by this was their friend's rig and often photographed. This is apparently a Hummer of some sort.

Hotel Sunset and Sign, Dayton, Ohio



Breakfast at the Chick fil A, Dayton, Ohio






http://www.chick-fil-a.com/
This chain restaurant specialises in chicken sandwiches.

Airplane View of Clouds


On the way in to land in Washington DC the clouds started to resemble a ploughed field.

The Old Mohawk Restaurant, Columbus, Ohio




http://theoldmohawk.com/
Definitely worth a visit if you are passing nearby.
Thanks to Jim R for introducing this one.