Monday, March 24, 2008

Day 4 - leaving Marfa

Sunday morning, our last chance for a delightful Marfa meal. On our way out of town we hit Austin Street Cafe, and it's WONDERFUL! I forgot to take notes, but we had something called Green Eggs, and it was a crust-less spinach omelet-like dish, and fresh blueberry French toast, and some really wonderful coffee. It was a bright, chipper place in an old house with really friendly staff, and a lovely garden out back.

Alas, we must hit the road. On our way out of town we stop for a moment at the crazy Prada Marfa, an art installation that looks just like a Prada boutique - replete with shelves of shoes from the 2005 collection - and sits plum in the middle of nowhere near Marfa and Valentine. There's a great entry in ArtForum about Prada Marfa (and Marfa in general), just click here.

Also, a little slice of West Texas here...nothing like an open road and roaring wail of a train to make one homesick for Texas! Pardon the windy noise. And thanks for reading!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

hi cari - i've been reading your blog... love it! i didn't hear the train though, just the wind :)

love, sabrina

Unknown said...

really helped.. I am in the process of planning a Marfa wedding.. never been there but that is where my fiancee and family are from. His sister's boss owns the hotel. So that is where we will get married with Cinderela performing the ceremony. Well I just wanted to thank you for giving such details. You have helped me a lot.
Cheryl