Keeping Austin Weird (Day 1&2)

I've decided to do a mini segment about my current trip to Austin, Texas. I've been in Austin for two days now, to visit my newborn niece, and I've been in love with this city from the minute we got off the plane. Austin - more like the music/technology capital has lots of different things to offer. From live music, authentic Mexican food and even a farmers market, just outside our apartment door.

Not only has the weather been nice but the people here are the friendliest people I've ever met! They offer you assistance with street names, the streets are worse than the ones in Coral Gables, say good morning and good afternoon and even hook you up with free Sumo Tangerines in the Central Market (that's like the Publix back in Miami)!

For our first and second day here, we have not done many touristy things since we are spending time with the baby. We explored my sisters loft building, which has stores, boutiques and restaurants all right under you. We started our second day by trying out locally braised bison burgers at this cafe under us named Galaxy Cafe.

Once we finished our burgers, we took about a two block walk to the Central Market to do some groceries and check out some of the locally grown products here in Austin. Inside of the market they have all different types of produce, meats and cheeses from around the world. Once section that enticed me the most was the Scoville Scale that separates all the different types of chilies they have according to their heat - starting with cool and ending in hot.

I'll be keeping you guys updated with all of my Austin stories and adventures while I'm here!
- xoxo, Vivianna

Location: The Triangle in Austin, Texas and Central Market Chile Stand