Day 5: Fort Stockton, Texas to Houston, Texas
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The Drive: The drive was a pretty easy seven hours, but the scenery change is dramatic. You start the day in the dry, brown desert of West Texas and end it in the lush, humid green of the Gulf Coast. We arrived at 4:00 PM, which was strategic—we wanted to beat the worst of the notorious Houston rush hour traffic. If you are driving I-10 East, try to time your arrival before 4:30 PM or after 7:00 PM, or you will be sitting in a parking lot.
This setup was a luxury. We had a room with a king bed and kitchenette, and the pups had their own room with two queen beds (and their own kitchenette, though they don't really cook). Having two bathrooms was nice, but the real perk of Candlewood Suites is the "Extended Stay" layout. Having a full-sized fridge means we could easily refreeze our ice packs and store opened dog food cans without hassle.
They didn't have a hot breakfast, but they have a "Cupboard" store where you can purchase oatmeal, yogurt, etc. There isn't much green space for walks, but enough to get the job done. Before booking I highly recommend reviewing my original blog Cross Country with Three Dogs where I explain all the necessary steps to make reservations when traveling with pets.
You can't be in Houston and not eat TexMex. We ventured out to Pappasito's Cantina. It’s a local legend for a reason—the fajitas and margaritas were exactly the reward we needed after 1,600 miles of driving.
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