Athens, Georgia - Surround

More later, but initial recall from Athens, GA June 22-25

Hear:

Constant hum of the air conditioning as I walk to my room, the constant exhale of it blowing in my room.

Muted sound of music playing at the outdoor stage as I walk into town.

Music, beautiful music. Spare, simple country at Nuci's Space. Brash loud post-punk and energetic guitar rock at 40 Watt Club.

Almost nothing except distant sounds of the town as I walk among the buildings of The University of Georgia.

Feel:

Sweat running down my face and back as I walk among the vendor tents, the occasional fan catching me, sparking new energy for a brief moment.

The icy chill of a/c hitting me as I walk into a store from the hot humid outdoors.

Sitting in a comfortable chair drinking, pushing away the slight ache in my body from walking all day.

Taste:

Bacardi Limon and Coke. Sweet, energizing to the tastebud, numbing to the body.

Soup, THE SOUP at East-West. Blend of curry and coconut tempered with skill to perfectly crafted rich, smooth and flavorful concoction.

Miniscule granules of brown sugar on teeth from Brown Sugar cake at The Grit. Sweet, yet not overpowering.


All in all, worth every minute, every penny