Houston, Tx (Day 2)

Neither of us slept well last night, so the morning coffee was a much-needed blessing. There was a Keurig coffee maker in our room, and while the coffee wasn’t exceptional, it was mostly "meh." I brewed two cups, and we savored the dark brew together.

We anticipated a fairly laid-back day, as the weather forecast predicted rain for most of it. However, we figured we could visit a nearby coffee shop before the rain arrived. We walked three blocks to the closest one, enjoying a light drizzle along the way. It was a pleasant walk despite the weather. The coffee shop, well—it was a coffee shop, I suppose. The coffee was mediocre, and the air conditioning caused condensation to coat the exterior doors. We opted to sit outside instead.

After that underwhelming coffee experience, we returned to the hotel, packed up, and headed to a local mall. We wandered through the common areas like a couple of retirees, eventually justifying our loitering with a stop for ice cream.

Next, we went back to the hotel to see if we could check in, but unfortunately, we couldn’t. Since Jeremy had booked the rooms, he needed to be present for the initial check-in. We sat outside, enjoying the warm weather, until Jeremy and his family arrived around 3:30. We spent some time catching up before heading out for dinner.

It was around this time that Joshua realized his phone was missing. Jeremy figured out the phone had been left on the plane by using the Find My app. Later in the evening, it pinged in Denver. Jeremy managed to call the number, and someone answered, explaining they were just about to leave the plane but would give the phone to a flight attendant. After submitting a “Left on Board” report, there was nothing left to do but wait for the airline to contact him. Ah, the joys of traveling!

That wraps up our day. Hopefully, tonight will bring us a good night’s rest.

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