Some things are worth braving throngs of tourists. The Royal Palace in Bangkok, the Sistine Chapel, Yosemite Valley: these are attractions so extraordinary and unique that being constantly jostled by my fellow men and women is bearable, even if unpleasant. Last night, I visited the San Antonio Riverwalk. It is a spur off of the…
Cheyenne is from Los Angeles. His flight got into Austin at around 5am this morning. Did he go to his hotel to check in? No. He came here, to Franklin BBQ, to get in line. Franklin BBQ opens at 11am, but getting in line early is necessary. Cheyenne was not the first one here. Those…
After nearly a month at home - my longest stretch of the year so far - my anxiety has flared up. I find myself staring at the calendar and counting down the days until I leave again. Fortunately, the countdown is nearly done, and I get the privilege of taking off later this week for…