Our Houston Trip

My son showed us a few unusual things in Houston this trip. One was this recycle house. I’m sure your neighbors would love you to do this to your home. I wonder if it helps with the air-conditioning bill?

photo credit: CK Worley

He didn’t tell us where we were going next as we drove around town so it was a big surprise to pull into this parking lot filled with Presidents heads and 36 foot statues of The Beatles! It’s located just off Katy Freeway. Forty-four U.S. Presidents and the Fab Four created by sculptor David Adickes.

photo credit: CK Worley

Here's me a T.J.

photo credit:Robert Worley

photo credit: CK Worley

We had a great time at HopDoddy Burgers. Named Best Burgers by Food & Wine Magazine last year.
Here we are waiting in line. It seemed like a long line but it moved fast and they walk up and down handing out water to everyone and that's nice.



My son had the Llano Poblano burger- Angus Beef, Pepper Jack, Seared Poblanos Chiles, Apple-Smoked Bacon, Chipotle Mayo.
My husband had the Terlingua burger - Angus Beef, Chili Con Carne, Corn Fritos, Tillamook Cheddar, Sassy Sauce. And I had the Greek - Lamb, Feta Cheese, Arugula, Pickled Red Onions, Tomato, Cucumber, Tzalziki Sauce. The Ahi Tuna burger is fantastic as well. (My daughter had that last time we were here)

photo credit: CK Worley

photo credit: CK Worley

The fries are amazing. My son loves the Salted Caramel, Nutella and Pretzel shake (made from scratch) but my favorite was the watermelon Mojitos.
The beef has no antibiotics or hormones and the sodas are sweetened with Fair Trade Certified Organic evaporated can juice. They bake the buns fresh twice a day (they even bake gluten free buns) again from scratch and buy local which is nice too.

photo credit: CK Worley

We had a wonderful time visiting with family but missed our daughter who couldn’t make this trip. Houston is a fun place to visit but so hot and humid and very flat. You’ll need to make a point of driving through River Oaks. Inwood Drive and Lazy Lane are two streets nearby not to be missed. Here you’ll find some of the most lavish real estate in the nation. Everything really is bigger in Texas!