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Jun 10 2009

Surprisingly cool Houston

Wow, I was so surprised that I enjoyed this city so much.  The hotel was spectacular (go to photos).  Hotel Icon is a renovated bank and the decorator gets an A+ from me.  Everything was so well appointed and the design was total class.  I really enjoyed the luxurious bathroom that even had a rubber duck on the tub ledge.  How cool is that.

The baseball game at Minute Maid Field was perfect.  Seats behind home plate and in the club level.  The ball field is also really well designed and domed.  Yeah, my hot flashes appreciated that.  The Astros beat the Pirates in a really fun and exciting game.

My second day in Houston was visiting the Houston Museum of Natural Science.  There were two special exhibits on display.  The terracotta warriors from the Chinese emporers tomb.  The second exhibit was all about diamonds.  I especially loved that one.  Two highlights from these exhibits made them quite memorable.  Besides seeing fabulous diamonds I was tickled to see a sample of modern iconic jewelry design included “Diamonds by the Yard”.  This is something mom bought in the 70’s.  She was so hip with the times.  The second special feature was the restored terracotta warriors.  In fact, one fully restored warrior was so perfect.  Until you approached and he reached out to shake your hand.  What a little make-up and costuming can do.

I walked part of the way back from the museum to photograph some great public art.  The downtown area is filled with cool restaurants, nightclubs and newly renovated loft type buildings for residences and offices.  LOVED IT.

My final taste of an impressive stay was a little snack that I had at the Italian restaurant down the street from the hotel.  Sea scallops with a special sauce and braised scallions.  I have to give this appetizer the big 5 O’s.  What a great place to visit.

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  1. Pamela says

    June 12, 2009 at 6:56 am

    MUST get to that diamond exhibit one day! Hope you thought of me 🙂 Miss you and am so glad you’re having fun! Hope those tupperware are keeping you organized!! 😉

  2. Judy says

    June 13, 2009 at 4:49 am

    Cathy, where ia a photo of the EXXON building??????

  3. Reva Shader says

    June 17, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    Kathy darling, I am thrilled with your reporting expertise and photography. Makes me wish I was right there with you enjoying this fabulous trip. Your mentioning the terracotta warriors brought back wonderful memories for me when I visited them in Chine with a dear friend.Walking into the facilitiy and beholding thousands of these warriors was absolutely breathtaking. I think of you often and admire your spunk and enthusiasm. Looking forward to your on-going reporting and send you much love and caring. Reva

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