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Katie Briggs- worlds strongest lady?? |
Hey everyone I can't
believe it my first week of travelling is over. Texas was amazing
beginning in Austin and then ending in San Antonio staying with
another camp person, this time Beth the assistant director. I find
this to be be one of the amazing things about attending Camp you make
friends who are always willing to open their doors for you and are
the most hospitable people when there.
We arrived in San
Antonio by Greyhound bus. Emma and I chatted the whole way about
anything and everything I'm sure we annoyed the man in front of us,
but it certainly made our journey go far quicker. Beth picked us up
at the bus station and after a quick fill in on what had been going
on with everyone for the last three weeks it was time to rest.
The next day we had a
leisurely start, with the three of us taking advantage of Beth's
amazing back yard. Emma and I became little kids again playing in
the pool whilst Hannah sat on the side relaxing in the sun and
reading a book. It was a perfect leisurely morning a chance to just
stop and have nothing to do for the first time in weeks.
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Just relaxing |
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Loving life!!! |
Beth then took us out
for lunch and a visit to the biggest pair of boots, out side a San
Antonio mall. Along with a trip into another boot shop. The fashion
in Texas seems to be all about bling, crosses and who has the most
expensive pair of boots. The craftsman ship that goes into the boots
is incredible, so many amazing styles, colours it is overwhelming
looking at them all. If I wanted a pair I would not even know how to
start.
On Saturday it was time
for war with Tim one of Beth's sons. We certainly know how to cause
havoc and mahem :)
We then had the
opportunity to see American football in action watching Collins'
Middle school team play. I am still not sure of the rules of the
game and I have to say I think I pre-fare Rugby, it was however a
great thing to watch and it was amazing to see so many parents turn
out. I am not sure that many would have turned out to an English
School sports game. After the game yet more swimming and a chance
for a cool down in the pool.
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Beth and Hannah at the Football game |
On Saturday evening
Beth took us to Tejas Rodeo which was an incredible experience. When
I was at camp over the summer I had the opportunity to go to a rodeo
in Vermont this was nothing in comparison to the Rodeo in Texas. It
started off with saying a prayer and then singing the national
anthem, followed by synchronised horse dancing (sorry horse people I
don't know what else to call it). Bull riding which included a clown
jumping in and out of a barrel. Really a clown in a Barrel???? There
was also mutton Busting, a kid gets on a sheep and waits to fall off,
seriously this actually happens. Apart from these few questionable
things the rodeo was great to watch. A definite must for anyone going
to Texas.
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Clown in a barrel |
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Bull riding |
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Synchronised horse
dancing
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On Sunday we left Beth
and the boys to get on with homework and headed to San Antonio city
centre. A truly beautiful city, the city has such a great history
behind. Something that I feel is missing in many cities in America
and something that I am used to coming from Europe. We went to the
river walk which is walkways and buildings built up around the river,
it was great to just potter around and get a feel for the city. We
also went to see the site of the Alamo, and me being the true history
lover that I am I read every piece of information and started
annoying the others by becoming a walking guide book. I won't start
now as I don't want to bore you with a history lesson.
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I think I thought I was Peter pan here. |
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Life on the river |
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Little secrets on the river walk. |
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Our chosen spot for lunch |
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Enjoying a yummy Margarita sat at the waters edge
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At the Alamo |
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I am in Texas after all. |
One more swim and some
final yummy food, a small discussion about politics (now I know why
people ban it from the dinner table) and our stay with Beth and her family had come to an end.
Thank you so much to
Beth, Collin and Tim for an amazing time in San Antonio. Miss you all
already.
Thanks for stopping by everyone.
Next stop Florida and I am on the hunt for Mickey Mouse.
Katie.
x.x