You Know You're in Texas.....If Your Hotel is in the Middle of a Cow Pasture. True Story.

Okay, there are many things to love about the state of Texas, but when we pulled up to our La Quinta of the night and saw that it was surrounded by cows, I knew I had a new reason to love it.

Usually, our drives across the country involve two days spent in Texas.

Not this time!  Surprise to me as I didn't plan the route this time.

Today was spent mainly in Louisiana. "We", meaning the Bostons were much more relaxed today and slept a good amount.  First day on the road Miss Panda never put her head down.  Today, she finally did.

 While it's coastal areas are familiar to me with the elevated highways over the bayous, 

My view from behind the windshield which seems to attract all sorts of dirt and bug guts.

...we were not prepared for a very barren drive up the center of the state towards the Texas border.  Bordered by trees, not a bad thing at all, the drive was a bit monotonous, although nice and green. 

I have the belief that every state has it's beautiful areas and unique characteristics.  

Again my views from behind the windshield and through the side window.

Louisiana has a lot of beautiful waterways and greenery.

There are more to our states than what they are traditionally known for.  I look forward to one day coming back to Louisiana and exploring their fascinating cemeteries and historical districts.

Roads could have been smoother.  We couldn't listen to our book on tape because it kept skipping with the bumpy road. 

 And we were at a crucial point in the story!!!

Great, epic story, by the way.

THEN.

We crossed the state line.

Look at that windshield! We are like a magnet!

The roads smoothed out.

Our cow-surrounded hotel was not far off and we got to hear a bit more of our book.

We are spoiled.

Just look at Miss Panda as she arrives at our La Quinta for the night.

Can you say "Diva"?  Told you CG!

Our hotel is actually surrounded by cow pasture and I can't wait until morning when I can take some more pictures.  

The little calves were very curious about the Bostons and had their ears pricked up.

Had dinner at a great nearby restaurant that had a "chandy " that looked like this!

Wow!

Of course I had to alert SUEBEE and Kathy as this would be right up their alley.

Awesome.

PAT!!!!!! HI!!!!!!
 We didn't get in until about 8 as predicted.  

Next time, my friend, next time....

Tomorrow.

Will we be able to drive out of Texas, past Amarillo? 

Or will we just say, let's stay for one more night.

Depends on lots of things.

Guess we will find that out tomorrow.

I promise to go on Mr. T's iPad at some point during the drive and visit all my favorite blogs.  I feel that I have been neglectful...neglectful, but busy.

Our thoughts are with all those in the path of Hurricane Isaac. Haiti, in particular, which does not need another disaster to add to it's sorrows and struggles.  Of course we are also thinking of our family and friends in FL. Our son and DIL, will be in Tampa for the next week while The Writer covers the Republican National Convention.  We are so proud that he has this opportunity as well as to travel to Charlotte to cover the DNC.  My brother, Mr. Connor also lives near Tampa and has his fair share of hurricane drama and damage. We will be following it's path and hoping that all in it's path remain safe.