Texas Travel Blogs - Page 6

If you’ve ever gotten “antsy” on a five hour flight across the USA, what in the world do you do to pass the time on a fourteen hour flight?   I managed to eat two complete meals (lunch and dinner) as well as a snack in between; drink three bottles of water, one cocktail, two glasses of…

The flight was short and good. Although we arrived to Houston a bit later it wasn't bad at all, since I had to wait around 3 hours to catch my flight to Lima. I had to do the check in and drop my bag. Then I was free to explore the airport. Actually, there wasn't much to explore since I have been h…

Years ago while dating my second fiancé she asked me to send her some postcards from the places I went to.  Years later I still pick up some post cards and send a few to family or friends.  So I guess I should say Thank You Julie! I have a large basket of postcards from the United Sta…

From San Francisco, I got routed on American Airlines to Los Angeles, then caught a direct flight from there to Austin.  I was home by 9:30 that night.  It was a long trip back, and I was so glad to get back to my own shower and my own bed -- and to get out of living from a suit case. Wh…

My second visit to the United States, a few months of travels and bumming around in Texas, as well as road trips in Florida, Lousiana and New Mexico.

We tried to get as much in as possible for the few hours we were there. A few of the things we got to experience included:   THE COTTON BOWL ACTION: With a seating capacity of 91,000, the Cotton Bowl is home to three games during the 2008 Fair.  On October 4, the Grambling State Tigers …

My boat is sitting right now without a working motor just because of a waterpump. I have this water pump, finally. I will be heading down to Kemah Texas this weekend to put it on and hopefully, for the first time ever, start the motor of my boat!I need to start cleaning my boat and getting it ready…

Tonight (17AUG) marks 16 years that my sister, Terri, has been with the Lord.  She died in a house fire back in 1992.   People can make impacts on our lives that forever changes us, and without a hesitation Terri is number 2 on my list (Jesus being #1).  She helped shape my course …

Yeah! I’m so glad I keep on meeting TB and this time outside Lima, yeah!!!! This time I met Chris and I have so much to thank him. Because of him it was possible for me going to Austin. You are amazing!  :) This occasion was also special because I met TB for second time! I have met Huy &am…

We arrived in Dallas Fort Worth on time. The pilot made a superb landing. Our flight attendant was very nice and polite. She made sure you were well taken care of. Let me tell you about first class. It was fantastic!!  We got served breakfast. You had a choice: #1 Special K cereal, banana, …

The family arose at 4AM today to embark for the Islands.  Most folks don’t realize how remote Hawaii is, but since my two previous visits began from Maine I can share an interesting perspective.  You fly 3,000 miles from Maine to Los Angeles and then board a flight to go practicall…

  Fall Creek Vineyards • (325) 379-5361 1820 CR 222, Tow, TX 78672 Hours: Mon-Fri 11-4; Sat 11-5; Sun 12-4 Fall Creek Vineyards were established in 1975 and  is the oldest vineyard & winery operation in the Hill Country and founder of the region. Fall Creek Vineyards is at the for…

In ten days, I will be in Prague. Sweeeeet. Keep this link bookmarked for future entries and pictures!Casey

My best friend Darla and I had been talking about doing a jump for years. Being young and bulletproof at the time, we tried all sorts of things: scuba, bungy, whitewater, line dancing... er I mean mountain biking! Anyway, we had wanted to go to this place down in Corpus Christi, Texas where they ju…

Tower of the Americas is a 750 feet high observation tower with a restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. Tower of the Americas, designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford, was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair '68.   On August 9, 1966, the bid for construction of…