Visiting Indianapolis

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 1.55mm, f/2.4, 1/1700 sec, ISO25
“Leaving Austin” Texas, 2022

Today we started our vacation trip to Indianapolis, Indiana. We are flying there to watch our son, Koa, compete with The Blue Devils in the DCI 2022 Championships! It’s also my first time to Indiana, so I’m extra-excited.

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“Welcome to Indy” Indianapolis, 2022

We arrived at about 5 pm and headed to our hotel, then to a nearby restaurant named Nada. The food was delicious! We had ceviche, tacos, salmon, croquettes, and papas fritas. And of course, we had a few beers to wash it all down. A great first meal in Indy.

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“Nada” Indianapolis, 2022

After dinner, we walked over to Lucas Oil Stadium where the drum corps will compete. Tonight was the prelims, and we didn’t get tickets for it (we have tickets for the semi-finals and finals later) but we wanted to go meet up with Koa during their practice in the lot. I also had to give Koa my GoPro just in case they win the championship and have a victory encore performance. Fingers crossed!

We haven’t seen Koa in a few weeks so it was nice to say hi and wish him luck in the competition. Go Blue Devils!

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“Front Ensemble” Indianapolis, 2022

After saying goodbye, we went back to our hotel and watched the prelims on the laptop at our room. And good news, they won prelims, so their undefeated season continues. Let hope their run continues tomorrow at semi-finals!

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“Indiana Statehouse” Indianapolis, 2022

Funny Burger Cheese

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“Dinner Spread” Cedar Park, 2022

We have a few friends over for dinner tonight and I grilled some burgers, and Mariko baked the buns. I had bought some round-shaped cheese for burgers. I thought it was a good idea, but it just looks weird. Square cheese definitely makes for a better photo!

They still tasted great, though. 😄

Curry Dinner

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“Curry Simmer” Cedar Park, 2022

Tonight we had an Indian curry with egg, a store-bought paneer dish, and Korean-style broccoli. It was delicious! I tried to limit myself to just one serving, but it was impossible.

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“Curry Plate” Cedar Park, 2022