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It is early afternoon and only a few degrees above freezing when we arrive at the state park. A pink granite batholith extends high into the Texas sky and has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in South Texas. Enchanted Rock is the largest batholith in the United States and standing at it’s…
The quickest (most of the time) yet not the cheapest way to get to Bainbridge Island from Seattle is via the Seattle-Bainbridge Island Ferry that leaves downtown Seattle. It's about a 9 mile trek across the Puget Sound and ran me $18.20 for one person and one vehicle under 22' in length. The 9 mile…
Forever Young... I was driving up Hwy 1 in California north of San Francisco and I noticed a sign on the side of the road that read "Lighthouse" with an arrow pointing towards the coast. I pulled over, turned around and drove down the road towards the Port Arena Lighthouse. The museum and lighthouse didn't…
History Galore! Charleston South Carolina is one of the southern cities I've had on my list of places to visit for quite some time. Let me just say that it almost didn't get scratched off my list since it took me well over an hour to find a place to park the van I was…
My love of traveling can often grant me the opportunity to find a unique experience by chance. My love of traveling can often grant me the opportunity to find a unique experience by chance. One such experience was on my recent trip to Tokyo during which time I spent hours upon hours walking the streets…
Being from Houston, Texas we do not use trains or subways in our daily commute so getting the culture shock of making my way in and around the various districts in Tokyo using these systems was unique for me. Being from Houston, Texas we do not use trains or subways in our daily commute so…
The Standard is a great place to find organic, vegetarian, vegan, and local items for your pantry, fridge, or to fill your stomach. Brooklyn Standard Deli offers up a wide variety of locally sourced goods, vegetarian and vegan friendly sandwiches, and other essentials you'd hope to find at the local corner store. The Standard is…
Sometimes, eating is more about the experience than the food. I had just that experience on a recent trip to Galveston, Texas. Star Drug Store, who claims to be “The Oldest Drug Store in Texas” by default also claims the oldest soda fountain and lunch counter in Texas. I had to go experience it for…
No Label Brewing holds a tasting event every Saturday which gives samples of thier finely brewed beers. Today in Katy,Tx we stopped in at No Label Brewing Company which is built inside an old rice mill that is still standing back from the days when Katy, Tx was famous for just rice. No Label Brewing…
Many Houstonians pass the Pinewood Cafe every day as they come and go from the zoo and as they mill around Hermann Park. This relatively new establishment is in a fantastic location and has the opportunity to provide a respite for hundreds of weary tourists each day. The cafe is located between the mini-railroad station…
