This stretch was pretty much straight driving. Fortunately the weather was good for driving. There were some sights that I saw while driving, and it was interesting to see oil wells pumping. They first showed up in Kansas, and Oklahoma obviously have a bunch.
My only complaint about the drive was when I was in Kansas, there is a toll on the road in Kansas that starts north of Witchita about 60 miles, and goes to close to the border with Oklahoma. Now if there is one way to deter stopping and seeing some sights, it is set up a toll road where you have to pay to get off of it, and then pay to get back on it.
I saw a couple casinos in Kansas, a bunch in Oklahoma, and then one big one at the border with TX and OK. By then, it was getting dark, the weather was starting an annoying drizzle that isn't enough for wipers regularly, but just enough to have to use them. Also, there is a bunch of construction going, and I had to watch for my exit. So I didn't really pay too much attention to my surroundings as I got to my hotel.
The room is really nice. A big king sized bed and a nice TV. Not that I plan on using the TV, as I am going to pass out early tonight. I went out to go to Blooms Candy store, as they are supposed to have a ton of different flavors of, similar to the huge candy store in Jordan, MN. I was a little disappointed when I got there. They had a bunch, but it wasn't as big as I expected. I randomly picked up 8 different flavors. Then I picked up subway for dinner and went back to the room to wind down for the night.
The next leg is on to Harligen. I may stop in Austin to meet one of my coworkers, and the account team there. Depends on what time I am passing through. Googlemaps has the trip at 8 hours though, so I may just blow through to make sure I get there. I know I plan on getting up super early here and on the road to try and miss rush hour traffic here in Dallas.
Wish me luck, and until next time!!
~Swenny
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