These are some pictures I took of the Houston skyline from the 65th floor of the JP Morgan Chase Tower, which stands opposite the Houston Chronicle.
As you can see there is some smog all over, signs of the industrialisation here in the City. But it is fine at ground level.
Unfortunately the Chronicle is undergoing some renovations, so one cannot see much of its exterior which is covered in plastic sheets and nets.
Well, this has been the city I have spent the past three weeks at. Incidentally, the time has passed by pretty fast!
Houston is a sprawling city and it can be tough getting around without a car. But I have done pretty well for myself (I think) and managed to get around very easily by Metro bus and rail.
I am quite an expert at it now - having learned how to get a trip planner to go any place where the Metro rail and bus go to. I find the Metro system rather efficient and the drivers are helpful too if you ask them for directions.
You get a wide variety of people taking the bus, although it seems 'more popular' with the poorer folk!
Well, at RM3.50 (Malaysian currency - the Ringgit) to US$1, I guess I am pretty poor in Houston!
Cheers,
JOSEPH RAJ
Nice Pictures, Joseph.
Glad to know you managed to learn your way around such a big city. I am sure you will go back in another news assignment.
Best,
Luis
Posted by: Luis Botello | November 06, 2007 at 11:10 AM