God's Glorious Canvas.

There are several observations that I have made since the start of our trip.
1. God has created a beautiful world and within that world has created such variety that we could never tire of looking at it. Pictures can never do it justice but here's a view to try anyway.

This is the sunset over the rolling hills near Uvalde (east of San Antone)

2. Families that travel together and get along (most of the time) make an impression on people. Before leaving many asked if we were taking our kids all the way out there in the same car, together?, "boy your brave" they would joke. You know this is what God has rewarded us with. Children. The actors in the gunfight was very friendly and eager to talk with us. One of the older guys seemed always ready to talk with us and shake hands and get a five or two from little H. When we told him we were a homeschool family he was so approving and commended us for taking on the task. Many comments from the folks about our beautiful family. Here's a shot with us taking a stroll down mainstreet.

3. People out here in open country like talking with people and taking time to get to know you. For one, Smokestack was wearing a t-shirt from the horse ministries show we saw in Cullman. A guy from Louisiana and his son was among about 6 or 7 families at Alamo village and he lived nextdoor to the guy that was the horse whisperer in the show. Amazing. We met a WWII veteran. Mrs. W got in a conversation with a lady about how the government is too controlling over children and taking the responsibilities away from families (she was on the receiving end of this for a change too!) The actors in the show was talking with us and giving us suggestions for getting to see the Rio Grande. It was just fun to talk with people who liked talking with you.