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From: kerry@ctvax
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Subject: Re: Looking for interesting things to s
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Date: Thu, 26-Dec-85 13:15:00 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec 26 13:15:00 1985
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Nf-From: ctvax!kerry    Dec 26 12:15:00 1985


Well, you should go see the Johnson Space Center. It is on Highway 1 in Houston
and there are many signs letting you know how to get there. The exhibits there
are really interesting  ( a Saturn V is lying outside the building on its side)
and historical.

Also of interest in Houston, is the San Jacinto monument and the battleship 
Texas. The San Jacinto monument is dedicated to the battle where Texas won its
independence from Mexico. The monument is a large obelisk somewhat like the 
Washington Monument in D.C. The grounds are nice and the monument is near
the Houston harbor area (you can watch the big oil tankers arrive). 

The battleship Texas is anchored relatively near the S. J. monument and tours
are given so you can walk around on the deck or climb in the fo'c's'le of the
huge ship. This ship, a WWII vintage battleship, was really impressive the 
last time I had a look at her.

Of course, the famous honky-tonk,"Gilleys", in Pasedena (suburb of Houston)
is a "must-see". Don't forget your cowboy hat and boots.

Also, you can drive about an hour and see Galveston. This is a bay town just
south of Houston and although it is not Malibu, you can walk along the 
seashore and ride a ferry across the bay. Check out the shrimp and Cajun
cooking in some of the little "hole-in-the-wall" places--really good!

And, Houston has some really fine places to shop. For instance, the Galleria
and numerous malls are easy to get to if you want to pick up some souvenirs.

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A word of warning, the traffic in Houston is atrocious! Try to be off the 
freeways and highways before rush hour. I have spent many hours sitting in
my car, watching the fellow's bumper in front of me.