The Lone Star State

Hey y'all!  I made it to Texas earlier today and am very excited about it.  But let me fill you in on yesterday's fun adventures first.

Rather than waking up early to go kayaking, Uncle Ivan decided to let us all sleep in.  We had pancakes and eggs for breakfast, packed up the kayaks and headed for the beach.  That afternoon was amazing.  Uncle Ivan, Nikki, Regan (so for spelling 'Reagan' in earlier posts), Lianna and I had such a good time.  Kayaking around the sound was fun and challenging.  Especially going around the second time with Nikki.  But we made it through alive to tell the story. 

Yesterday evening we dined at the Ruby Tuesday where Desirae works and had an excellent meal.  After a quick stop at Baskin Robbins, we made our way back, got settled in and called it a night.

This morning I slept in later than I wanted to, but still took time for pancakes with the family.  I packed up my stuff and left Florida at 11am.  I already miss the gang.  But I passed through Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana before I finally made it to Texas.  Texas is the first state I've visited thus far that I've never been to before.  I'm excited to spend the next week for so visiting the sites.  I'm in Dallas Alyssa and Colin, two friend from IC.  I got in around 9pm so we went out for a bite to eat and a few drinks so far.  They were kind enough to make me a list of possible activities for tomorrow while they're at work.  Afterward, I think we might catch a few local folk/country bands.  We'll see though.

I have this dream of visiting a real old fashioned, western honky-tonk.  The kind where people say 'You ain't from 'round these parts, are ya?'  Perhaps my dreams will come true this next week.  We shall see.  Stay tuned.