Day 41

Arriving in Austin with the last of the daylight, Jun and I were at a loss over what to do. We weren't hungry. We didn't feel like shopping. The temperature was a sultry 100 degrees, so strolling through the park did not exactly appeal to our senses.

The air-conditioned car tour was short and sweet, weaving through one-way streets and passing a cluster of cute little bars, the state capitol and the famous Stubb's BBQ. Then it was time to head north for a little taste of Man vs. Food. The first stop was Roundrock Donuts, which has a drive-thru and makes mouthwateringly glazed sweets. We made the mistake of only ordering four -- two for dessert and two for breakfast.

The smell was intoxicating and soon our tummies started to rumble, so we drove 20 minutes to our dinner destination: Salt Lick Bar-B-Que. We shared a dinner plate, scarfing down the smoky meats and sides with a cold Lone Star beer until that happy, stuffed feeling took over.

So, in my mind, Austin will forever be equated not with live music, but with delicious food.