But Denisa's tooth decided that we wanted to stay a good long time to really get to know the area. After Denisa's root canal, we will stay here through Wednesday until the appointment for the temporary crown. Denisa just loves these "royal dentist appointments!"
During our bike rides in Abilene, Mark managed to flatten his front tire and ruin the valve stem on the rear tire. Denisa thinks he did this on purpose, as it would cost more to replace two tires than the bike is worth. Our bikes are ones we bought for the boys at Walmart when they were in junior high. They've taken us many miles, so it was probably time that Mark had his own "big boy" bike. Since Denisa got a new root canal as a San Antonio souvenir, it just seems fair that Mark got something too. After reading all the reviews and spending some time shopping, Mark has a new aluminum frame bike that will be lighter to haul around the country. Also, he looks really handsome on it!
We've enjoyed biking around Guadalupe River State Park and we've spent time hiking every day as well. We've hiked to the river many times, but Mark has convinced Denisa that the water is too cold for kayaking in January.
The trails were muddy from the 3-inch rain, but we won't complain since Texas so desperately needs the moisture. We also checked out the state park's Discovery Center--designed for kids like us!
On Saturday morning we joined a naturalist for a guided trail tour of the adjacent Honey Creek Nature Preserve. We learned lots about the flora and fauna of the area, and enjoyed the extra time with Lucky and Liz.
Staying in one place for a week allows us to get to know an area and the people. Denisa went to a women's bible study with Liz on Friday, we both went to church on Sunday, and then a couple's bible study Sunday night. Messiah Lutheran Church in Boerne has adopted those crazy motorhome relatives that keep showing up! Thanks for making us feel so welcome!
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