SXSW

Again we find ourselves in Austin during south by southwest, not exactly by design, but it just happened. So again we wandered over to enjoy the weirdness. One of these days we will catch a ride. Only $10 each but we need the walk. It was only four miles from where we were camped at the Elks to the far side of the festival in 6th Street and back.



We did stop at one point in the Driskill Hotel for a break.





Odd is the order of the day so we just walked and gawked.















The music portion of South by Southwest is all about discovery for many bands. They are on most street corners along 6th, which is blocked to traffic, and anyone can play. Just beat on some buckets and you might make some wine money.







Wherever a band, or a magician, happens to be a crowd quickly gathers.









And as is the case in Austin, bicycles are everywhere weaving thru the crowds.



The free concert at Auditorium Shores entertained us on our last night in Austin. Not realizing how much and what scrumptious looking food the vendors would have, we biked over to Chuys for some Tex-Mex first, we were not disappointed. Then on down the lakeside trail we went.






There were shops, games for kids, the Texas lottery games, plenty of bike racks, food and more food, and hours of music. We listened to most of it after we got back to the Elks.



Goodnight, Austin.