Again, I was so wiped out that I didn't even think about a computer yesterday.
We visited the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, TX. I couldn't believe the number of things he was involved in that I'd already forgotten. The first gulf war, DNA research, CIA, etc. Until you sit and listen to the family history, I think the rich political history of the Bush family eludes you. Their influences go back many decades. Outside of politics, our first president Bush was an outstanding business man who had seen war first hand. In fact, he'd only narrowly escaped death while flying a plane in the war after being plucked from the ocean by a submarine crew who watched his plane go down. Pretty amazing stuff!
After the library, we headed south to Galveston. The traffic was heavy and painfully anxiety provoking for me. Yes, tears were shed and I easily started to hyperventilate while making my husband incredibly frustrated.
We managed to survive it anyway and made it to our hotel.
Today was a new day. Literally. We slept in for the first time this trip. When Kent got out of bed, he opened our balcony door and I realized I had completely relaxed.
That point of knowing you are on vacation had finally arrived. I can smell the salty water that is rippling against the sandy beach and hear the seagulls. Seeing the water roll onto the beach makes me want to walk in the sand.
We have another full day here in Galveston to relax and make our final preparations before we leave on our cruise.
I am still containing my excitement because I know any number of things could still keep us from leaving. Maybe tomorrow morning will hold more excitement for me. Until then, I'll just relax!
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