Austin is one of those places I never thought would be very exciting, and to be honest, we didn't do much. But that doesn't mean there isn't stuff to do. Especially if you like to shop. There are tons of great stores you would only hear about in Mississippi. I'd never been to an R.E.I. store, but I had to get some substantial walking shoes because I guess I can't just traipse around in flip-flops all summer. Especially if the summer consists mainly of walking and hiking. So I got some Keens. These things are the Rolls-Royce of hiking shoes. Seriously. They are waterproof, they have great arch support, they have some fancy kind of antibacterial material, they come in all sorts of fun colors, and as if that wasn't enough, they are machine washable!
After the R.E.I. extravaganza, we went to Whole Foods. Wahooooo! Actually this place rocks! Yeah, I know, you're probably wondering what is so great about a health food store. And if you're asking yourself this question, then you have obviously never been before. If you are looking for some hardcore hippies or the dreadhead type, then this is the place to go. But the really great thing about Whole Foods is actually not the hippies (believe it or not). This store has an incredibly laid-back feel. If you want to try something from the bulk aisle, no big deal, just ask someone who works there. Or just do like we do, and wait till no one is watching and get it yourself. I can't say enough about this store. I know it's probably a little weird, but I'll just say it anyway: I would come here just to watch people and walk around. Is that creepy? 'Cause I don't really care.
Of course, every location is different. For example, the store in New Orleans is almost a whole house-size smaller than the one in Austin. But it still has that same urban co-op feel we love. And did I mention it smells like an Indian tea shop? The Austin store has an entire section devoted to tea. So I guess I'll leave you with that. When was the last time YOU had organic fermented black tea from China?
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