Week Three, In Review and Anticipation...

05 October 2007

As I finish up in the office this week, pack my bags and get ready to hit the road, I am excited to be returning to Texas. Yes, I am sure this sounds rather awkward coming from the mouth of a northern-boy; but it is the truth.

A few months ago, my associate and I traveled out to Texas for a freshmen send-off, and I was amazed at the beauty of the Austin and San Antonio areas. From the magnificent views of the state capital, to the historical remains of the Alamo, while the state may be younger than some of its northern counterparts, it is still just as rich with history and magnificence.

Following the send-off, my associate and I went to downtown San Antonio where we toured the Alamo, walked the River Walk and then looked at Coyote Ugly. All were a site to see (not so sure about the historical significance of the latter, but my associate appreciated it nonetheless). The day before, we had toured the state capital, where the monuments and buildings were just as grand. Missed the governor’s mansion, but that will have to be on this trip’s itinerary.

Last trip where my goal was to meet Mickey Mouse, I think this trip’s goal will be to meet George Strait. Not quite as easy, as there is no George Strait-World, where he performs for the fans every hour, but still it’s a goal. With his just released tour dates, I can only wait to go see him perform again. I don’t think I will be successful in my hunt for George, but one never knows.

With that, I think I’m out. Off to Austin and San Antonio.

And as George Strait sings:

“I’ll be somewhere down in Texas if you’re looking for me”,

Tim