As we headed south on Route 3, traffic came to a standstill. At breakfast this morning we read about the Space Shuttle Endeavor landing in Houston today. As it turned out, the airport hosting the Shuttle was right on the left side of Route 3 and the traffic jam was people going to see the shuttle. So we made an unexpected field trip to see Endeavor. How often do you get to be a hundred feet away from a Space Shuttle strapped to the back of a 747?!?!
Field Trip concluded, we went on to Galveston, TX. Riding over the bridge to the island was quite exciting! Galveston is beautiful and very different from the Texas we have seen this far. We are staying in a hotel overlooking the beach, we are glad we pedaled the 64 miles to come this way!
We forgot to mention yesterday that we spotted a dead armadillo in the road, that's one!
Way,way Cool!!!! I have been asking my husband to go see the shuttle, up close and personal, but no such luck! You saw history today, particularly on the 747. So jealous! Great diversion too from your normal sights. Glad you got a house to stay in too. NICE!!! neat bike escort too!
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I thought the College of Charleston jersey was good but I'm REALLY diggin your FAT TIRE jersey Rick! You guys look great!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Your trip is starting to sound like something fun, well at least the day in Houston and all the trips to DQ! :) I knew you would see some dead armadillos...I bet you see more heading into the deep south. You guys look great and still have your sense of humor which is so important! :) The space shuttle was one of the first stories on the news tonight as it makes it's way to CA. Apparently they had to cut down a bunch of trees along the road to the museum in CA so the shuttle could fit on the road. The wing span was too large otherwise. Kind of a bummer.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and well R2! Love and Hugs!!
~Greg, Paula, Calvin, Anna and Karl