Category: Travels

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From Como to Davis

Gore Street Orlando
Some simple, but interesting homes line Gore Street.
Gore Street Orlando
Some large homes are found here too.
Lake Davis Orlando
And some grand homes along Lake Davis.
Lake davis Orlando
Can get a glimpse of downtown from Lake Davis.
Lake Davis Orlando
Like the plethora of grand architecture here.
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The Big Day Is Here, Will the Weather Cooperate?

The day I’ve been waiting for for years, the Great American Total Solar Eclipse of 2024.

Texas University campus at Austin on eclipse day.
Weather not looking too good right now.
Texas university
Texas University
Getting a little crowded here.
Lamp at Texas University.
Lamp at Texas University building entrance.
Green lamps at Texas University.
Entrances at Texas University are decorated with unique lamps. No two are exactly alike.
Great american eclipse 2024 a no go.
The Great American Total Solar Eclipse 2024 is a no-go!
darkness during totality
Darkness during totality.
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Lucy’s Fried Chicken

Lucy's Fried Chicken neon sign
The famous neon sign at Lucy’s Fried Chicken.

A well known, but hidden gem on just off of South Congress Avenue in Austin, TX. It is found at 2218 College Ave in Austin. Their website is https://www.lucysfriedchicken.com/

The exterior of Lucy's Fried Chicken
The exterior of Lucy’s Fried Chicken
Oysters on the half-shell at Lucy's Fried Chicken
Contrary to the name, there are seafood selections as well, such as oysters on the half shell!
Retro Pearl clock at Lucy's Fried Chicken.
Like the retro decor here, such as this Pearl Beer clock. BTW, that is not the correct time at the time of this photo.
Old school beer signs at Lucy's Fried Chicken.
Old school beer signs outside.
Pearl Beer sign at Lucy's Fried Chicken
This Pearl Beer sign has seen better days.
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South Congress Avenue

Started Sunday with a walk up South Congress Avenue to Texas University. Along here , there are some great views of the skyline and the Texas Statehouse. A lot of old signage from Austin’s past are found here too.

Lucy's Fried Chicken sign
Iconic sign at Lucy’s Fried Chicken. There are seafood items here too.
Downtown Austin
Downtown off in the distance.
Neon signs in austin
Lots of old style neon signs along the avenue.
Austin neon signs
And a few more.
Austin neon signs
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Downtown Austin

I arrive in Austin for the Great American Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. I have a few days here, so my first stop will be downtown. A lot going on here today, and is quite busy in anticipation of the eclipse. Will also visit South Congress Street later.

Antique car at the entrance of tThe Driskill
Antique car at the entrance of tThe Driskill
Entrance to the Driskall
The downtown is very diverse in architecture.
The downtown is very diverse in architecture.