Hullo again! This update is going to be short + sweet, because we're just about to head off on the road again. It is swealtering here in Arkansas, over 100 degrees and HUMID as all hell. Fortunately we brought a fan, so sleeping in the tent was hot, but the air was moving around. People in the south really are nicer than most of the other places we've been. Everyone says hello.. everyone waves, smiles, etc. Even to strangers. Its weird, but also comforting. Who knows if that makes up for the crazy amount of racism that supposedly occurs (but Marc and Jimmy have not personally witnessed, thankfully).
Thursday afternoon we went to the "Grand Canyon of Texas" (aka, Palo Duro Canyon). Compared to the grand canyon, it was just okay. But it again had a beauty different from the Grand Canyon, as it had trees and greenery and animals living in it, as opposed to the grand canyon, which was, in contrast, livingly mute. There werent as many photos taken of this one as the grand canyon, but I can only upload these two because our wireless point is awful yet again! Ah well.. it was worth the trip
Yesterday we stayed in Oklahoma at one of Jimmy's friends' (Nathan) places. He was extremely nice and bought us dinner at a Chinese restaurant (but we were almost invited to a family BBQ.. more southern hospitality?) That was definitely awesome of him. We stayed over Thursday night and played video games mostly, because I guess there isn't too much to do in the Oklahoma nation. When we parted ways, Jimmy and Marc drove off to Arkansas and stayed at a nice campground that was pleasantly situated in the middle of a highway (ugh). Not really, but it was close enough that we could read the license plates off the cars driving by. At least the sound of the cicadas, crickets, and myriad other animals drowned out the roadnoise.
On the way to the campsite we saw a cool national forest called the Petit Jean National Park.. we decided to stop because a nice lady at the visitor center of the highway told us it is a nice drive and also has the beautiful waterfall. The waterfall was more of a watertrickle, because of all the droughts + so forth, but the drive was beautiful and completely air conditioned ;P
Lovely view from atop the Petit Jean mountain:
The waterfall: or, nofalls, perhaps:
2 comments:
i had a crappy day so I was happy to see ur update. it's great that you guys appreciate everything ur seeing. gold star for good attitude.
i love you guys! miss you
heath
I also love your updates, and check in every day hoping for some news, so when a couple of days go by without any new stuff, I find myself looking forward to your news even more!
Are you keeping track of your mileage, and how much is it so far?....Thousands.....you are going to be so knackered,(good 'British' word for you Jimmy), when you get back!
Love n'hugs,
Cheria x
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