Lake Charles - our campsite on the Bayou
Having driven from Lake Charles, LA and eating more than our share at a local steakhouse – Texas Land and Cattle (you have to eat a little beef here in cattle country, right?) we’re just settling in for the night. We don’t eat steak often but I know a good steak when it touches my lips, and that was good steak! I hate paying good money for mediocre food but I’ll give this restaurant, no doubt a chain here in the State of Texas, 2 thumbs up. Good service, great food, reasonable prices.
We’ve checked into a La Quinta for the night (also a 2 thumbs up for a cheap hotel room). We’re just passing through Houston on our way to San Antonio for a week. Just after driving through downtown to get to the west side of the city the most notable thing to me was the highway system. They’re quite impressive with their main highways running through town (basically I-10) and the service roads running parallel on both sides allowing access to stores and businesses. In other words, you can jump right onto the highway at practically any intersection, speed down the highway, avoiding the stoplights and traffic, and jump off right where you need to be or you can mosey along on the service road and take your time. It seems a very efficient system. Additionally big cast metal stars embedded on all of the bridge and highway supports express the “proud Texan” image. We even have a choice of Texas-shaped waffles for breakfast in the morning here at the La Quinta!
I’m liking the Lone Star State thus far. I’ve heard so much about San Antonio that I’m looking forward to getting there tomorrow and checking it out in person. My friend Kristi has given us quite a list of “must-dos” so we’ll not be lacking direction. We also have friends here that we’re looking forward to seeing and spending some quality time with (especially their new baby boy). So, it’s on to more adventure as we make our way west. . .
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