This time last week I attended a Bunko party! Pat held it at
her house as an activity for her ESL students – a great activity for them to practice their English. Bunko is a dice game involving 100% luck, no skill and lots of moving around between tables so a fun way to meet and chat to everyone. Did I mention that we played for money and I won!! I’ve got a copy of the rules so watch out NZ, Bunko is coming your way……..
Azaleas
John and I had a most pleasant walk through the streets of River Oaks a few days ago to see the most amazing array of azalea’s. Azalea bushes are spectacular flowering shrubs that are in full bloom each spring here in Houston. The flowers flourish in varying shades of pink, purple, white, red, and yellow and are absolutely sensational. Unfortunately after a few weeks the flowers wilt so we only have a small window each year in which to experience and enjoy their beauty.
On Saturday John & I walked along the Bayou to check out the new Rosemont pedestrian bridge recently built across Memorial Drive and much to our surprise we arrived amidst the grand opening! The Mayor, Annise Parker, was there to cut the beautiful red ribbon, a band was playing, amazing ‘living’ statues were moving slowly among the crowd and there was food and drink available for all present. What a great start to our day!
From there we walked back to Memorial Park where the bi-annual Bayou City Art Festival was being held. We wandered around the outdoor gallery experiencing the work of more than 300 artists (apparently more than 1500 artists applied to participate) – so many talented people!
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