Because I am such a slacker and always do things last minute, I had to make a quick trip to Houston to get a visa for India before my trip overseas. D & T were kind enough to accompany me and to help drive, but also to check out Houston. The drive was about fourteen hours, and I actually drove for the first eight hours without having to switch drivers. That is a big deal for me, because normally I get antsy after four. The drive was pretty uneventful, other than the fact that I crossed the Mississippi for the first time! Here are some pictures from the drive over:
[what do you expect after a 14 hour drive?]
[t]
[all-in-one shopping]
When we finally got to Houston, we checked into our suite at the Residence Inn by the Galleria in Uptown. I didn't know what to expect, but it was big and really nice. We were impressed. We decided to walk around for awhile and try to find something to eat, as we were basically across the street from a huge mall and lots of shopping. After wandering for what seemed like hours, we finally found the only place still open at 10 pm on a Sunday night:
[only in texas]
[d & t in the scary elevator]
