Out and about

I'm off to Houston for about a week, first for a travel conference and then just working out of the city for a few days.

I'm writing this from the back porch of the X Bar Ranch, http://www.xbarranch.com/ one of the pioneering places in successful nature tourism in Texas. Met the owner at a conference and had a good time sharing ideas, so thought I'd break the long 10 hour drive to Houston into a two day trip. Last night I had the ranch to myself, so I was able to have a nice quiet hike on the property in solitude. And this morning watched the sun rise while I enjoyed my oatmeal on the porch. They quote Marjorie Rawlings on their website, which I love and respect.

More later from the big city, I imagine.