Journey Jotters

Bitten by the travel bug

As I mentioned in my last two posts, here and here, the JJ family spent the Labor Day weekend in Austin. One of the places we visited was Mount Bonnell. Situated at an elevation of 775 feet above mean sea level, this promontory is one of Austin’s most popular spots. Overlooking the Lake Austin portion …

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For the Labor Day weekend, the JJ family had a chance to visit Austin. I wrote about our stay at the Fairmont Austin here. We had one full day to explore the city. Austin has a lot to offer. In the past, we have visited Zilker Park, explored Congress Avenue, and enjoyed food truck offerings. …

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The JJ family had a chance to take its first trip out of Dallas this Labor Day weekend. It was our first in several months. And since COVID-19 is still a significant player in all communities, we wanted a hotel that we could rely on. Mr. JJ’s research found that Fairmont Austin had several precautionary …

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