Simon,
Here are a couple of links for the Worldwide CA 2E/Plex Community to become excited about the 7th gathering in Austin
next May, beyond the exceptional technical content. This is going to be THE BEST Developer Conference yet.
182 Things to do in Austin, Texas
Things to do in Austin: Check out 182 Austin Attractions - TripAdvisor
Central Texas Barbeque Brisket, as prepared by Franklin: We are world-class nerds about BBQ, especially Brisket.
You can wait 2 hours to eat at Franklin's, cut in line like President Obama, or watch these videos and learn how to make it yourself. Yum.
BBQ With Franklin | Web Show | PBS Food