The perfect day!

You may have noticed, but Madelyn and I have been going out of town almost every weekend for a month. Although seeking adeventure outside of Austin is fun....We decided that this weekend we were staying in Austin.... and we were rewarded. On Saturday we had "The Perfect Day". We decided to head down to Barton Springs in downtown Austin for some "Swimaxation" (swimming and relaxation). Barton Springs is a natural spring located in Zilker park, which stays at a chilly 68 Degrees year round. It was at least 100 degrees outside with at least 80% humidity, so 68 degrees was sounding pretty dang good. After finding a nice shade/sun spot (shade for me, sun for Madelyn) we headed down to the water.


(Better picture of the spring)


(The Hill)

The water is FREEZING! We sat on the side of the spring for about 20 minutes drenched in sweat because we were scared of the cold water. Once we jumped in, and numbed up, we were in heaven. The water felt SO good! Madelyn was a little freaked out at the algae, leaves and moss floating around. She kept telling me to protect here from "the nature". The spring was amazing, but it felt even better getting out of the water and laying in hot sun. We had the most relaxing experience..... it was like going to the spa (I've never actually been to a spa.... but I assume it feels good), except this only cost us 3 dollars a person. Everyone who comes down to Texas will be visiting Barton Springs with us..... even in the winter (It's open year round).


(The Hill and pool/spring)


(Laying on the towel after the dip in the pool)

After we dragged ourselves away from Barton Springs we headed over to the Alamo Draft House (our very favorite movie theater) and finally saw Ratatouille, where we shared chips and salsa and a pitcher of Diet DP. One of Madelyn's favorite things about Texas is that most places you go have Diet Dr. Pepper on tap. The movie didn't disappoint.... but our perfect day was far from over.


(Maria with her arms open to South Lamar welcoming the hungry)

We then headed over to Marias Taco Xpress for some of the best taco's you will ever taste! And for $2.00... the price can't be beat. mmmmmmmmmmm.... I think there might be a correlation between the tackiest atmosphere and the best tasting tacos.

Then we came home and watched our favorite weekend show "The Soup", and re-runs of Law and Order. Madelyn then had a craving for Sopaipillas and we headed over to a Mexican restaurant for dessert. They were SO good and the perfect end to the "perfect day"