Saturday, June 22, 2013

Houston, Part 1


Our first order of business on our first full day in Houston was to get a better spot in the campground.  For our first night, the manager put us in a temporary spot right outside of the office, with no shade, and in the main entrance driveway.

Not acceptable.  Fortunately, we were able scout out a better location with full shade, and so we moved over there right after our second cup of coffee.   We weren't too sure why the better space wasn't offered to us on the first night, but we were sure that the office staff--while friendly, courteous and helpful--were not too competent.

No matter.  This is lovely place to stay, we have stayed here before, and we will make this our go-to spot as long as Chanda is in Houston.

Right down the street, the SW freeway intersects with the Sam Houston

This whole trip was scheduled around Chanda's birthday.  We planned our travels so as to be in Houston on June 19.    We tried to make her day special.  First, Chanda and her dad went to the movies to see Man of Steel.  They have been cinema buddies since she was a little girl.

Father & daughter off to the matinee
In the evening, we went to Red Lobster for a delicious birthday dinner.
Chanda's friends Becca and Gia joined us.

The revelers at Red Lobster
Happy birthday to me . . .

The Houston visit began with a couple of very good days.

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