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AUS to DFW to…

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 “Morning Booze” Austin, 2025

We headed out early this morning and made our way to Austin–Bergstrom Airport to start our trip. Once we got through security, our first stop was the Admiral’s Club lounge for a little treat. It was only seven in the morning, but a glass of sauvignon blanc felt absolutely perfect. It is an airport after all.

Our quick hop up to DFW was calm and easy, and we had a couple of hours to enjoy yet another lounge. This time we were able to visit the Flagship Lounge, which was super nice. Right when we walked in, they welcomed us with champagne or mimosas, and of course we said yes. We grabbed a light lunch before it was time to board our next flight, which would last more than eight hours. Thankfully, we were upgraded to business class and had our own sleeper seats.

After one more meal and a round of drinks, I settled in with a couple of episodes of Who Rules the World before drifting off to sleep. Good night!

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 “Leaving ATX” Austin, 2025
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 “Vacation Bubbly” Dallas, 2025
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 “C-Drama at 30,000 Feet” 2025

Leaving Mexico

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 “To-Go Coffee” Mexico City, 2025

Our last day in Mexico is here, and we enjoyed our time in Mexico City so much. We definitely want to come back someday, and since it is not very far from our home in Texas, I am sure we will be visiting again before too long. Until then, Mexico City, thanks for all the great memories.

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 “Last-Minute Photos” Mexico City, 2025

Japanese Curry and Mexican Burgers

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 “Super Sentai” Mexico City, 2025

Today we went to a Japanese curry restaurant, Hayateya Curry Japonés, for lunch. The place had a combination Samurai & Super Sentai Power Rangers theme, which was really fun and unexpected. The curry itself was not quite to my taste, but I did enjoy having a Coke. That felt like a novelty since I rarely drink soda.

Later that night, we stopped by a hamburger food stand for some huge burgers. The place was really popular, so we figured it had to be worth trying. The burger ended up being pretty good and very inexpensive too. A total win win.

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 “Curry” Mexico City, 2025
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 “Hamburguesas” Mexico City, 2025
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 “Hamburguesas” Mexico City, 2025

Coffee, Tapas, and Mezcal

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 “Café” Mexico City, 2025

Today was one of those perfect work-and-play days. After a productive afternoon, I met up with Mariko for coffee at a cozy café, then we strolled over to Cudillero Tapas y Vino. We visited Spain a few years back and fell in love with the tapas lifestyle, so finding a place like this in Mexico City was such a nice surprise. We feasted on seafood, sausage, and some amazing croquettes, all paired with a lovely bottle of wine. The service was top-notch, and they even wrapped up our leftover wine to take home – how classy is that?

On the way back, we wandered into Bla Bla Bla Salud! for a mezcal tasting. The host, Andres, was super friendly and taught us a fun way to enjoy mezcal – with lime and insects! It was actually delicious. He even shared his ska playlist with us, which totally matched the mood. What an awesome night out in Mexico City!

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 “Tapas” Mexico City, 2025
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 “Mariscos” Mexico City, 2025
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 “Tapas” Mexico City, 2025
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 “Mezcal” Mexico City, 2025
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 “Gato” Mexico City, 2025