Haven't been able to keep up on my blogs as I would've liked. Have put most of my attention on Facebook with updating pics and chatting with people.
So far my favorite overall destination has been San Francisco. I know, I know, I am biased because I'm a native Californian, but to be honest, the airport was awesome, and the city was spectacular! So much to see and do, both its natural landscape (bay) was breathtaking and its architectural achievements just as much (Golden Gate Bridge). Plus the Fisherman's wharf, Ghiradelli Sqaure, Chinatown, and the Financial District were just as cool. I've been to Alcatrez a couple of times, the famous island that held notorious inmates mainly from the Prohibition era, but its story and as a monument you can touch can't be beat. Great public transport, my only complaint, it cost me $16 for a roundtrip ticket. Comparing that with Austin from Yesterday on day 22 or September 29th and I only paid $2 for an all day bus ticket...well just couldn't quite compare.
Austin was really cool too! Nestled against a river just to its south, its LBJ museum was one of the best museums I've ever seen. The university was huge and the state capitol something to be admired. I had no idea Texas was its own country for 9 years! No wonder they still want independence! :) I walked all day and made it to most of the historical sites, but the river walk at the end of my day was probably my favorite. Quiet with joggers, business people and skullers, the river came alive and made me wish I had a family as the young couples played with their happy children by its edge. The airport had friendly staff, was newer, and the food reasonably priced. In fact to be honest, most of the airports that i've been too so far, have been decently priced, even New York!
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