A Weekend in Austin, Texas by Krzysztof Poluchowicz

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Part I

P L AC E S


Austin is the capital of the US state of Texas. Located in Central Texas, Austin is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the fourth-most populous city in Texas. It was the third-fastestgrowing large city in the nation from 2000 to 2006. Austin had a July 1, 2013 population of 885,400. The average temperature in November is 62째F (17째C). The average temperature during our visit in November was 36째F (1째C).

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Near BENNU COFFEE on Martin Luter King Blvd

East Austin

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East Austin

Kris took a photo of Andrew . . .

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The Texas State Capitol, completed in 1888 in Downtown Austin, contains the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and the Office of the Governor. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. It is 308 ft (94 m) tall making it the

... Andrew took a photo of Kris.

sixth tallest state capitol and one of several taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The current Texas State Capitol is the fourth building to hold that designation. One of the earlier buildings was burned in the great capitol fire of 1881. 7


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Sa-Ten Coffee and Eats at Canopy

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Outside Stacey’s house in South Congress


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Metier Cook’s Supply

 Sights in East

Austin and South Congress

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Hotel San Jose was uilt in 1936 as an “ultramodern� motor court and has since been transformed into a 40 room urban bungalow-style hotel tucked behind stucco walls and set amidst lush garden courtyards. Dogs are always welcome. 14


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33 foot Spartan Royal Manor in UT

 Breakfast Tacos at Fresa’s

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Our very succulent friend Stacey made this amaing cheese platter almost made it impossible for us to finish dinner at Lenoir.


Part II

FOOD


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G A R D N E R

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Part III

FRIENDS


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KRZYSZTOF POLUCHOWICZ


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