Welcome to our journey

This is a record of our road trip adventure as we take our first forage into the states with the truck camper and novice camper Daisy Doodle. The plan is to leave tomorrow, the 26th, and spend the first night with good friends inPort Stanley then accross the border at Detroit the next day. From there to the south! Far enough Rob says to remove the long underwear and put on the sandals! After we get a couple of days of relaxation it will be making our leasurely way to California
and up the west coast to Vancouver Island for the middle of May for the anticipated birth of a new granddaughter!

Sunday 10 April 2011

San Antonio, Texas

Have we been pleasantly surprised by this city! We were expecting cacti and cowboys and got gobsmacked! This is a city of over 2 million in population!
We arrived Sat. afternoon with temps in the mid 80's at a terrific KOA campground with pool and a great brand new walking trail that goes by and is supposed to eventually be 27 miles. It was VERY hot last night , even poor Daisy spent the night panting. Was cooler this morning and had a great morning walk with her. Rob and I found out that you can pick up the city bus that takes you right downtown. Thanks to wonderful older couple that we met at the bus stop who gave us advice and directions on what to see and do it was great. The downtown is amazing! They have really worked at it and it shows! There's a river that goes through the city core and they have built small bridges and have large to huge trees growing with any kind of eatery you can imagine. We had our first taste of Mexican cuisine and yummy is all I can say. And to top it all off we actually saw the Alamo! Have to download the pictures .... can hardly wait to see how they turn out!
To top the day off had 2 swims in the pool! And tonight the air conditioner is staying on! Daisy and I have out voted Rob!
So tomorrow we are heading west on Highway 10 towards El Paso. Lots to look forward to!
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  1. amiemazza11 April 2011 at 13:41

    Glad to hear you three are safe and sound...and having lots of fun! Are you heading to Vegas after El Paso? The only thing I remember from being in El Paso years ago was an all-you-can-eat hotdog stand. Ew - but I'm sure it has a lot more to offer than that! :)

    Love reading your updates!

    oxoxo
    Amie

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  2. onedayatatime11 April 2011 at 15:40

    Sounds like you are having a great time. Dad hasn't been ice fishing even though the ice is still around. The ice moved a little bit in the bay today. Dad said they was lots of deer tracks in your driveway. Yes we were shopping with Marcie, Cheryl and I and she got lots of great deals. Went to a "twins" club sale on Saturday and she got a double stroller and 2 car seats for less than 1/2 price in a store and they look new. Also set up the crib and change table and got the babies room a little bit organized. Hope it is not too hot for you starting to get warm here

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