I had a quick down and back trip to the Austin, TX area this past week. Nothing 'fun' to speak of, since it was so quick - but we did have a nice lunch as a restaurant overlooking a river in the town of Georgetown. Very relaxing - felt almost serene and non-work trip like. Just last month, though, I got to a couple of other destinations that were, well, picture worthy, to say the least.First, there was a Portland, OR trip. I have been here before - many times, in fact, when I was at Kite. This was even my second time with Pedcor. But this one was planned with a little cushion and extra time to explore. So we did.
Aside from more fabulous food, we checked out Multnomah Falls, which I had seen before, driving by (literally), with only time for a quick stop to take a picture. But this time, some of us hiked to the top. I wish I would've done that the first time... when I was younger. It was a hell of a hike! Only about a mile in length, but the vertical climb was what gets you! But it was worth it - beautiful view from the top, even if it was a little drizzly. I'd do it again, maybe taking a little more time to enjoy the views along the way, too. The Portland area is really pretty, even with the large amounts of rain/dreariness.The other 'fun' trip was a little more intense, only because I chose for it to be that way. It involved me driving all up and down I-35 in TX, between the north Austin suburbs and San Antonio. Which, if you look on a map, is more than you think. I stayed in Austin for two nights, with the first night being when I arrived and had a little chill time with one of my good friends, Chris, that moved down there a number of years ago. The next day was all the driving... So. Much. Driving. But I don't mind it. In fact, I was a little bummed I didn't get further north to see a couple more of our properties... next time. Anyway... while in San Antonio, I made it to the Alamo.
Because why not. I had heard how it's such a small landmark, really, right in the middle of downtown. Any 'they' were right - it is. But it's still something to see, and there's more to it than the infamous building you see whenever you type "The Alamo" into Google. I actually spent more time there than I thought I would... but it was a nice day to walk around the grounds. Plus, with all my driving on I-35, I got to go to Buc-ee's... which if you're from or travel to TX often, you know what it is. The day was wrapped up with a project closing dinner with a bunch of work folks. At a nice restaurant. Of course.I don't travel as much as I'd like in this position, but I'm happy I get to do what I do... I love exploring and getting away from Indy on occasion. We'll see where the next projects pop up - I'm hopeful for some new destinations.
