tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23260863.post-1142519882392378642006-03-16T08:27:00.000-06:002006-03-16T08:38:02.410-06:00400 miles, 2 gas stations, 1 German bakery, and 1 Dairy Queen, and we arrived in Balmorhea. The drive was long, with delightful scenery, ranging from big rocks to roadkill. We made great time, even without the hyperdrive engine Will apparently has access to (I was the slow driver). Their car speeded along with mechanical precision, with my humble posse and I following to the sounds of the Pogues (if I had the stereo), Cake (if Robin did), and the Starlite Mints (if Tiffany controlled the music). Special thanks go to Robin, who translated complicated concepts like North and West, into simple Matt level commands like "Go left now".<br /><br />We made it safely, and things are going well. The water's crystal clear, and cold enough to wake you up, without being cold enough to actually cause pain. We had soup last night, and I helped by not ruining the mushrooms. Today, we are going to swim, then go to lunch in Alpine. I anticipate more fun than seven and a half barrels of monkeys. I'm glad to be here, and things are going to be even more fun.Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260313054631109800noreply@blogger.com