texas time.

direction: south...deep south. texas south. visted family in texas, very fun but a very long drive. we left south dakota on the 15th and after 20+ hours of driving we made it to killeen tx. on the drive down the boys and i visited buffalo bills cabin as well as monument rocks in kansas. stopped at least 4 public parks in the various towns we drove through. i decided not to take major highways so we could view the flora and fauna of the different states as we traveled. i must say, despite the long distance, this was the most beautiful and pleasant roadtrip i have ever undertaken. no traffic or busy highways, just parks, animals, and amazing landmarks, both man made and natural.

once we reached killeen we hiked, walked, swam, and camped all over the place. the heat certainly put a cramp on our style but we didnt let it hold us back from having fun. checked out cameron park zoo in waco and visited both the aquarium and jfk musuem in dallas. my dad flew into town on the 27th and the remainder of the trip was spent sightseeing with him. despite the heat, humidity, and cat sized cockroaches the texas trip was bananas!

roadtrip!!

the war wagon has had his oil changed and been filled with all our gear. snacks have been made and water bottles filled. now to mow the grass and gas the van up. tomorrows direction is south...way south. headed to texas to visit family we havent seen in years. everyone is excited, even fritz! the tension and excitement are filling the air and for once im eagerly looking forward to waking up tomorrow. first stop kansas. im hoping a trip to the wizard of oz musuem is in store for us. 4 am can not come to soon, or can it?!