Okay, okay so clearly we are a little off from our original plans. We didn’t make it to Tyler, Tx because we went after the hopes of seeing some friends that moved to Plano, TX. Unfortunately, it didn’t pan out but it forced Tyler a little out of his comfort zone and we traveled through Dallas, TX. This is funny because he was adamant we would not go through Dallas because it is one of the busiest highways in the USA…but guess what? We made it and it was simple.
Tyler starts squirming in the passenger seat. Call it the lack of control, but I was comfortable and never felt we were in a bind. In all the time we have been on the road, Tyler has micro managed from the passenger seat. His say so is always with good intent, but I haven’t really felt uneasy except one time in downtown NYC. I am not even sure it was the traffic conditions, or just the fact Tyler was super uneasy that had me squirming. Dallas was easy! A little more traffic than we have been used to, but still quite smooth.
We departed our campsite this morning fresh. A day off really provided clarity in my travels and I never once felt tired while driving today. We traveled from Arkansas into Oklahoma and finally Texas. I will say, the further south we traveled in Arkansas, the better it got. We crossed several bridges that passed through canyons of trees and waterways and we were in awe. Arkansas never made it into one of my favorite states, but it certainly got better as we traveled South.1
We passed into Oklahoma and it was exactly as we expected. The land was flat and there was cattle in the pastures lining the highways. Businesses looked run down. We haven’t had Pizza in more than a month and we all decided this was a must. A little Google search directed Tyler to a small franchise in Durant, OK. We paid a visit to Craft Pies Pizza Company. I would consider it similar to Mod Pizza, but BETTER. We enjoyed the pizza and it fueled us to get back on the road and head further south. Once we crossed the state line into Texas the sky was darker than I’ve ever seen. We were certain we would experience a storm but somehow traveled around it!
We found a campsite in Cedar Hill, TX. Upon arrival, it would seem we are basically in a state park within the city. When we checked in, we learned there was Argentine Ants within the park. Apparently, when we booked the park there was a disclaimer of sorts. I never was alerted to the ant problem, but once we parked, we noticed an excessive amount of ants. We hoped we could just let it be, but we started to worry they would infiltrate our trailer and made a trip to Walmart to get Insect Killer to provide a barrier.
Once we came back and applied the ant barrier, Tyler started our Rib-eye steaks on the Traeger. Tonight we enjoyed Traeger steak salads. It was a beautiful night. Our campsite had a fire pit that Tyler started for Addi to make smores. He and I sat outside for hours and enjoyed the campsite while the kids played inside. After they came out to make smores, we went back inside to play Sequence!
Addi and I took on Tyler for 3 games and came away 1-2. Our new record is 20-15. They have come in with a good skill set for the first couple of games the last few nights, but Addi and I were able to stop them again. Have you ever played Sequence?
We are all sitting around prepping for bed. Tomorrow we are headed straight for Austin! We have heard that the governor has implemented shut down orders on many of the businesses. While we respect the orders, we will continue to purge forward in our quest. We are already here and hope to continue practicing both physical and mental fitness while social distancing through our travels.
We have been given several recommendations from Tyler’s clients and hometown friends of mine. We still hope to find good BBQ and experience the Portland of TX! Times are changing, but we are open to your travel recommendations. We are still on the road, making our way back home, but will continue to make the best of it until we make it there. Give us all your recommendations!
The Church Hideout 