Blogs from Houston, Texas, United States, North America - page 22

just a quick explanation for anybody whos checkin my blog that i added via email...this is my travelblog...tada! you can check out my pics/ what i've been up too/ leave me comments during my time over in espana! in case ur curious...luz del sol means sunshine in spanish which is what some of my favorite house ladies always call me, its a special name to me and i love them so heres to you ladies!... read more

My trip through the biggest state in the mainland was more about its culture than its sights. The things you notice quickly are the road signs: "Don't mess with Texas: $2000 fine for littering", "DUI: $10,000 fine and 10 years in jail, it just isn't worth it. Don't mess with Texas!". The radio is either rock, country, the religious right on talkback, or Hispanic. The best T-shirt I've seen so far was "Texas: it's bigger than France". I crossed the state line just outside Clovis New Mexico. A train came past in the other direction. It was at least a kilometre long and was carrying heavy artillery, Humvees, and more tanks than I'd ever seen in one place before. Yesiree, there be guns in Texas. I got to Amarillo for the night, which lies in the ... read more

Day 1 - Houston to Arlington After much preparation and gathering of “tons of stuff”, we’re off on our first roadtrip together ever! Even in a large suburban truck, the kids are packed in their seats like little sardines, duffle bags, pillows and coats all around! ; ) They say they like it that way (it’s cozy). Of course, they may not feel that way by tomorrow! ; ) We’ve left late this afternoon heading to Arlington. We’ll visit Russ’s family there, stay the night and get an early start tomorrow for Albuquerque. About a 9-10 hour drive, not including a few stops. The weather forecast is favorable with temperatures in the 50s-70’s through Texas. We will just miss a winter storm (snow & sleet) coming to the panhandle on Monday or Tuesday. We will be ... read more

I have made it to houston texas. The lone star state. It took longer than i thought...even though i knew i was in for a "drive". To get here i drove from nashville to memphis. Memphis has lots to offer to say the least. But first let me start by saying....a few chains from Nashville to Houston are ooc. Shoney's, cracker barrel, Arby's, hardee's...oh my goodness. Better chains...krystal burger, waffle house, chic-fila...and in texas..taco cabana, whataburger, ninfas to name a few. Memphis is right on the mississipi river and is one of the principal birthplaces of rock and roll, the blues and music from and for the soul. From Jerry Lee Lewis to BB King to Elvis. Memphis is a very historical city in terms of civil rights. Martin Luther King spent lots of time in ... read more

We're driving to New Orleans in a few hours.... (need to go to bed) beignets and coffee at Cafe du Monde. One year after Katrina... what will she look like now? Laissez les bonnes temps roulez? je ne sais pas. ... read more