Quick Trip to Texas

My brother-in-law, Tim, was graduating from nursing school and at first I thought I would not be able to attend this event.  Then my son called from San Diego and said why don't we use our air miles on Southwest and fly to Dallas to surprise Tim?  I ran to my computer and checked the flights and I was able to book one that would arrive at Love Field 30 minutes before my son's flight from San Diego.  This trip was a go!

On Friday, December 12, I woke up at 3:00AM and drove to Greenville/Spartanburg Airport to catch my flight.  To get to Dallas I had to fly via Chicago Midway!  I LOVE Southwest Airlines!

Chicago Midway Airport

I arrived in Dallas on time and so did my son.  We got a rental car and started our two hour drive to Longview.  On the way we stopped at a Whataburger.  We didn't really need to, but if you have only 36 hours in Texas a Whataburger is just one of those things you need to eat.

We arrived in Longview late that afternoon and Tim was surprised to say the least.  I really think he did not expect us.  Later that evening we attended his graduation and, of course, there was Mexican food afterwards!

Tim did it!

Tex-Mex

We spent the next day, Saturday, just visiting Longiew and seeing some of the sights of my youth.  Of course, eating was involved.  We drove to Hallsville where we indulged in some Pittsburg Hotlinks.  They don't look very appetizing (I won't say what they do look like) but believe me, they are good!  Of course, we also had to have some Barbecue.  I don't like North Carolina BBQ so I have to fill up when I am in Texas.

Pittsburg Hotlinks (they do taste better than they look!!)

Barbecue the way it was meant to be.

On Sunday my son and I headed to Love Field and flew to Houston together.  From there I flew back to Greenville/Spartanburg and he flew back to San Diego.

Houston Hobby Airport

I arrived back at GSP an drove back to Asheville.  All in all it was a good trip. I only gained a few pounds, but it was totally worth it!