Hey everyone!
We arrived here in San Antonio after a long 18-hour drive. It took is 13 hours to get to Dallas, and another 5 to San Antonio. I guess we underestimated the terribleness of driving all your belongings across the country in an 22’ Penske truck. Thankfully, Mr. Walls (DeeDee’s Dad) drove the big truck all the way down! I drove the Black Bucket, and DeeDee drove the Blue Bonnet.
About an hour out of town I got word from my boss that his step-son and friend were going to be able to help us unload the truck. With their help it only took an hour. About half of our stuff is on storage, as we have downsized from a house to a one bedroom apartment. The apartment is great though, it has a beautiful pool and the grounds are about as nice as you could expect at an apartment complex.
We took DeeDee's parents to see the Historic King William district, and then we suffered the 90 degree heat and walked the Riverwalk. We also took her parents to visit my Grandma who lives down here. My uncle helped us out those first two days also, driving us around.
Today is day 4 and we are settling in very well. DeeDee is still looking for work, but is busy getting the house together. We leave for Rwanda in 6 days! Please be praying for us.
1st week observations:
1.) There is a BBQ place on every corner
2.) People are very nice down here
3.) The Texans are very sneaky when it comes to the open container law. I discovered that there is a drive-thru booze stop called Beer N' All in which you can order mixed drinks from your car. They just put a zip lock bag around it, and Bam, its a closed container!
4.) Its going to be a freaking hot summer
5.) Texas Hill Country is beautiful
More to come soon.
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Glad you made it all right. That was a drive that I only did twice - moving there and moving back! Have fun. I wish I were there.
Congratulations on safe arrivals!! Please post some pics soon on MySpace or something :D
On your profile you need to change your location :(
Take care Y'ALL!!!! ;)
PS this is TIFFANY but this is the only gmail account I have....
Welcome to Texas!!! If you guys are ever in Austin, give me a call.
Hugs,
Becky B.
Glad to hear that you made it there ok!
We will miss you guys here in StL. Since you have left, both Joe and I have been suffering from chocolate withdrawl and shake constantly at our desks..hard to get work done.
Wish you guys the best down there!!
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