We’re in Houston for a couple of days as Brian learns the color of his parachute. We had just a driving day yesterday, but we did see a few fun things on the trip!

This armadillo is in Schertz, Texas, in front of a flea market site:

We visited Seguin, Texas, home of the world’s second-largest pecan:

I realize that sign says it’s the world’s largest, but apparently there is a bigger one in Missouri. At some point, I imagine we will go verify that!!

We also made a stop here:

Buc-ee’s is just about the best highway stop I’ve ever seen in my life (and that is saying something!). We were enticed by a large billboard a few miles before the exit that said it contained restrooms so amazing “you have to pee them to believe!!!!” And as gross as that sounds, they actually were totally amazing restrooms. Plus, Buc-ee’s has a huge selection of Texas-themed gift items, specialty foods, homemade treats… it’s awesome.

We also passed both a watermelon-shaped water tower and a giant Playmate Igloo cooler, but for various reasons, we have no photographic evidence of either. Next time!

We’re heading out of Houston tomorrow, and internet access may be limited for a few days. We’ll check in when we can!

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