Houston

When I arrived at Houston, Texas I got picked up by Ben, who was on his way home from work as I arrived at about 5PM.  The next day I went to the Tourist Information place, to get an idea on what I could do in Houston.  One of the first things I did was to explore the Tunnels that run under downtown Houston.  These tunnels link many of the large skyscrappers together along with parking Garages.  They also contain many shops.  Infact above ground there is very few shops at all.  

These tunnels remain on the same level for the most part, avoid all the vehicle traffic and allow everyone to keep out of the heat.  I explored them quite extensively.  There was also several "Sky Lobbys" that the general public can go up to and have a look out of.

 

The next day I went to the muesum district.  I had a look at the Natural Science muesum for a couple of hours.  They had an interesting exhibit on the oil production process (as you would expect a Texas science muesum would have.  The next day I went and had a look at the Fine Arts muesum.  I could have gone and seen the impressionist painters' paintings, but I have already seen them in Canberra a a year or soo back.

Next I went to the Houston Rodeo and Show. While I was there I got my boots shined up, like an American.  Before the Rodeo actually started I watched some Mutton Busting.  I wish I was 35 to 50 pounds so that I could have done it as well.  I missed out on seeing the Pig racing though.

The actual Rodeo started just before 7pm. When I went to go to my seat I found that the seat.

On the final day that I did anything, I went and had a look at NASA.  Much of the area is targeted for Children, which I had just happened to put off this trip until spring break and so it was pretty busy.  There were a few interesting things there, but the highlight was rocket park.  At Rocket Park a full sized Saturn V is housed in a large shed which you can go in and have a look at.  There is also the Mercury Rocket outside, which looks tiny compared to the Saturn V.

I would especially like to thank Ben and Wendy for all they did for me while I was staying in Houston.  It wouldn't have been the same without them.