Touring Space Center Houston in Houston, Texas

Eric & I drove to

Space Center Houston

aka Johnson Space 

Center for a tour.

Talon T-38 Jets were used to

 acclimate Astronauts before

they flew the Space Shuttle.

This complex was

named for Vice

President Lyndon 

B. Johnson in 1973.

A Docent takes pics

of visitors at the

 Space Center Sign

in the atrium.

On May 25, 1961 President

John F, Kennedy announced

that the US would send a man

to the Moon by the end of

the decade.  

Construction on this 1,620-acre complex began in 1961.  It is the hub of the 60-year-plus US Space Program

Space Center Houston details

the history of the US Space

 Program & what the future

holds for Space Exploration.

Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin 

landed on the Moon on

July 20, 1969.

The Lunar Rover was used in

subsequent Moon Missions

to extend the Astronauts'

range of exploration.

Eric touches a Moon Rock!

NASA is now planning the

first Lunar Space Station.

It will be a preparation platform

for Mars Exploration.

The International Space Station 

was launched in the late 1990s 

to serve as a Research Laboratory

for International Crews of 

Astronauts to conduct Research in 

microgravity.

Each Astronaut has an

individualized Diet.

Astronauts bring memorabilia with them on Missions.

Astronaut Greg Chamitoff

brought this Star Trek

Uniform souvenir on

his Space Shuttle Mission.

He and his fellow Crew Members watched the Star Trek Series during a Space Shuttle Mission.

Astronauts work out daily

on their Space Missions

to maintain Bone &

Muscle density.

The Space Toilet use

airflow for "flushing."

Each Astronaut has their

own private space...

It's very compact.

NASA is preparing to go to Mars,

the closest planet to Earth.

There's a lot of preparation involved in this next "Giant Step."  Astronauts will have to be protected from the Toxic Dust on Mars. 

Space Center Houston has

tours of its complex.

This building houses a

restored Saturn V Rocket.

The NASA Water Tower

The Clinic is available for thousands

thousands Space Center Staff.

Ambulances are ready to roll for

serious emergencies.

Staff at Building 17 work to

keep everyone safe at 

Space Center Houston.

Building 9 houses the Space Vehicle Mockup Facilities.

Training for every single detail

 of a Space Mission occurs

in this huge workspace.

This is the Orion Capsule.

It will be used for the manned

Artemis II Mission.

A Boeing Starliner Capsule

A workspace sits in the midst

of International Space Station

Modules.

We return to the Tram

& see more of the

Space Center Complex.

Deer sit on a lawn near a

parking lot.

Christopher C. Kraft, Jr.

Mission Control Center

(Building 30)

The US Flag flies when

an American is in space.

Visitors are welcome to

tour Rocket Park.

The Space Shuttle Independence

sits atop Shuttle Carrier Aircraft

NASA 905.

Eric & I stand beneath these

massive vehicles.

Space Center Houston is a GREAT place to visit.  Visitor Package options allow you to spend several days touring many aspects of the US Space Program Experiences.

Chef's Kitchen: South African Cuisine & Wines in Houston, Texas

Eric & I look forward to trying South African Cuisine at Chef's Table.

South African Wines

The Bar

One of the Dining Rooms

Our server, Maureen, welcomes us and goes over the Menu with us.  It's hard to make choices from the Appetizer List.  There are so many interesting Dishes to explore.

Eric & our Dirty Olive Oil

Vodka Martinis

To us!

The subtle blend of flavors is delightful. 

We decide on one Soup and three Appetizers with glasses of Tempranillo and Malbec Wines 

from Anura Vineyards.

The Chicken & Boerewors

Gumbo is amazing!

Vries Pastri (Bobotie): 

The Crust is topped

with  Mango Chutney.  

The Middle Layer is  Carrot Bredie

& the Bottom Layer is Curried Beef.

Showing off the layers of

Chef Paul Friedman's

award-winning creation.

The combination of flavors and textures is rich and full-bodied.   Our choice of wines compliments this meal.

Garlic Naan with Herbs &

Parmesan Cheese & Chakalaka

Sauce accompanies our 

next two Appetizers.

Sea Point Promenade is

Crab Lobster Cakes served

with Crispy Leeks on

Lemon Beurre Blanc.

This Gastronomic Trek through South African Cuisine is a feast for the eyes, palate, and soul.  Eric and I relish every aspect of this beautiful dish.

Our last Appetizer is Butter Basted

Charred Octopus, served with

Roasted Potatoes & Chimichurri.

So delicious!

Chef Friedman is an artist!   Eric and I will need to return several more times to try all the Appetizers.

We thanked Maureen for her recommendations and asked her to thank the Back of the House Staff who create the magic that diners enjoy here.

The Ultimate RV Show @ the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas

Eric & I drove to Downtown Houston.

This is the George R. Brown

Convention Center.

Here we are at The Ultimate RV Show.

It's been years since Eric and I went to an RV Show.  Let's see the latest RV Industry innovations.

Camping World is here to sell

Camping Trailers, 5th Wheels,

Class A, Class B, & Class C

RVs.

This 2020 Kountry Star by

Newmar is the only Diesel

PushermMotorhome at the 

RV Show.

The Show Sale Price is $184,999.00.

Camping World Salesman

Nathan Justice gives

us a tour.

The spacious Pantry is

next to the Refrigerator.

The Dining Area with

Retractable TV

The Bunk Beds can be

taken out & this space

can be used as a Studio

or as extra storage.

The Shower

Bathroom Sink & Toilet

A King Size Bed &

Rear Closet

Overhead Cabinets &

Dresser

This Motorhome has

a Rear Radiator.

The Exhaust System

is easily accessible.

Vintage Camper by Riverside

So cute!

The Bed is in the front of

the Camper.

The Dinette seats four.

The Kitchen Stove

& Sink

The Sink & Toilet

The Shower

Airstream Trailers are

eye-catching.

The Kitchen & Dinette

The Kitchen & a 

peek at...

... the Bedroom

The Bathroom is huge!

The Shower

The bars above the 

Toilet are heated!

One of several Thor

Eddie Bauer Class B

RVs.

The shelf is handy

for this small RV.

The Cockpit

The Table in front of the

Rear Seats

I'm surprised to see Rear Seats and the Table.  The Front Seats swivel around to create a Dining Atea.

The Kitchen has 

spacious counter.

Storage & the Refrigerator

The compact Bathroom

is in this space.

The Rear Bed is suspended

for storage.

The Twisted Parrot Luxury

Resort is Lake Conroe's

newest RV Park.

Who wants to ride the

 Mechanical Bull?

The 2025 Impression 44STAY

by Forest River is an RVer's

de-light!

The huge Couch in the

Living Room

There's storage behind the

TV & Fireplace.

The Kitchen with a Sink in

 the huge Eating Island.

The Pantry is on the left

of the Refrigerator.

The Bathroom Sink is

on the counter above

the Washer & Dryer.

The Toilet

The Bedroom

There's a huge closet to

 the right of the Bed.

Eric and I agree that there have been many improvements in how space is used in RVs.  Technology use is now easier with recessed outlets and recessed charging ports. 

Shopping was fun.  We didn't find anything we liked better than our 2004 Winnebago Vectra.