Friends, family and loved ones,
It was not a clean get away. Weather turned before we could board the plane. Waiting is hard for us.
Bad news
Bad mood
So we drove back to town and catch up on the sleep we missed this morning.
Back on the bus
If the conditions improve we will try again this afternoon. Cross your fingers for us. I
All my best,
Vern Tejas
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