We originally only planned to be in College Station for one month but after my first eye surgery it was obvious we needed to extend another month. As a result we have done all the things we wanted to do and still had a long time to be in College Station. So what did we do?
Well we found another house sit to beak up the monotony. We had been planning to take a day trip over to Austin Texas (another town we lived in for a while) but after some searching online I found a great house sit in Austin.
The beauty of housesitting is YOU choose which houses and pets you want to sit for. You apply and hope to be selected. This one was in a high rise condo on Town Lake right in the center of downtown Austin.
We applied for it only to be told that they had already found a sitter for the condo. Sigh, back to the drawing board. We always have believed if it was meant to be it would be… Well, a day later we received an email via Trusted Housesitters from the Austin condo people saying that their sitter had to back out so the couple invited us to take the job!
We agreed, packed our bags and drove the 100 miles west over to Austin. Finding the high rise condo in downtown Austin through some construction was a bit confusing but soon we were winding our way up through the parking garage. We were met by one of the condo owners who gave us a tour of the condo and the building’s facilities.
She introduced us to Mooch the cat and Ginger the sweetest most laid back dog we have ever been around. Once the owners left we went back to our car for our bags and settled in for our 5 night stay in downtown Austin.
The view from the condo’s patio was no doubt one of the best views one could have in the entire city of Austin. Looking down to our right we could see the pool on the tenth floor, Front and center was a panorama of Town Lake looking into Congress Avenue’s famous “bat” bridge sweeping over to a great view of the downtown skyline.
Well the five days went by fast and we never ever once drove the car because everything we wanted to see and do was within walking distance from the condo. We toured the Texas state capitol building, toured the University of Texas campus and walked all around downtown Austin.
We had a blast visiting Austin once again and really enjoyed the furbabies we house sat for. With us not having pets anymore it is always a treat to have the opportunity to love on these pets.. Mooch and Ginger were a delight to take care of and to provide belly rubs or ear scratches whenever needed. Another successful house sit is now under our belt and we both really look forward to the next one…
NOTE: We are now eastbound and will stay in Vidor TX for one night…
Austin looks like a vibrant city. Were able to get out and enjoy the vibe?
ReplyDeleteYes it is quite vibrant and we were there long enough to feel its pulse.
DeleteThat was a great way to break up your stay. Gorgeous views of the Austin skyline and the river!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fab view and with the bonus of getting to watch the Mexican Freetail bats leaving their roost under the Congress Ave bridge every night was a thrill as well.
DeleteHeyduke, how have your third and fourth eye surgeries turned out? Beach and I have to have our checkups June 21. Fingers are crossed!
ReplyDeleteOne eye is doing fantastic and the other still has a bit of double vision that the Doc says should dissipate after all swelling is gone (another 3-4 weeks or so)
DeleteWhat house sitting site do you use? Is there a fee?
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