Bluegrass, bluegrass....

....and green grass and palm trees too. Ok, we're officially in Vacation Mode now. We are in Brownsville, Texas, the last stop before crossing into Mexico.





Last night we stayed near Houston, and the three of us were tired, hungry and downright crusty from the drive when we arrived there. We were not impressed with the area where we stayed, and were happy to leave it behind this morning. From there we drove past Corpus Cristi, passing lots of trailer parks and drab scenery. We expected Brownsville to be a small hole-in-the-wall town, but were pleasantly surprised to find a tropical, bustling city with huge shopping areas and restaurants. There's no sign of a slow economy here. It is also interesting that the stores are mostly filled with Mexicans - the employees and the shoppers. David has opportunity to brush up on his Spanish (I think he's showing off!). And it's finally warm enough to swim in the outdoor pool.





Tomorrow we're going to have the brake pads replaced and whatever else the Escape needs done, before Escape-ing to Mexico. So we'll enter Mexico either Monday or Tuesday, depending on how long it takes to ready the vehicle. I could handle another night here. There are also other cars here from Ontario!



Thank you for your comments, by the way. We look forward to them when we're on the road, so please keep 'em coming!


Chloe's Note: All the different smells have put my senses into Hyperdrive. I have encountered many dogs already...some friendly, some not-so-much. Saw some HUGE dogs pulling carriages in New Orleans who were wearing diapers! My pack's new schedule is this: drive during the daylight with a few quick pee-breaks, go for a nice walk when we stop, watch the Disney Channel alone for an hour or two on the king sized bed we all share, then have really good treats with my dinner. Our walks are not cold or lonely anymore, and life is good!