YES! We're here! And I am so happy to be on the internet right now...It's pretty pathetic how badly I missed it while on the road and settling in!
We left Heyworth Monday morning around 3:30, met up with Ivan in St. Louis and were on the road by 6ish. It rained the first like 7 hours we were driving! But that was okay because I really wanted to see some good rain before getting to Cali. The drive didn't seem that bad to me really. The scenery was great- Rolling hills in Texas, plateaus and mesas in New Mexico and mountains all over Arizona. Just beautiful really. Monday we made it to Albuquerque before stopping for the night. Tuesday we went to the Grand Canyon-- that was awesome. It's just amazing really; I think everyone should see it. I'd love to go back someday and stay longer- ride a donkey to the bottom and camp, that sort of thing. We got to Rancho Cucamonga Tuesday night around 11 and stayed at a hotel.
Wednesday morning we got the apartment. I love it. It's perfect for Ivan & me. And it's decorated/furnished with stuff I probably would have chosen myself. It's nice, and so far everyone I've met has been really nice & helpful. We're right at the base of a mountain too. It's so cool to just look up & see that, and palm trees! It's really pretty. Except for the smog...:) We were like "So is it just kinda cloudy or is that smog?" Yup it's smog. Mmm, mmm!
So yesterday was spent just settling in & shopping for the necessities that we didn't bring with us. We pulled into Target yesterday and were heading to the store, when we heard a hissing noise-- turned around & Ivan's car was smoking & water & green stuff was shooting out from under the hood!! Dad's diagnosis was a busted radiator hose. It was prefect timing really-- after we got here & while my dad was still here to fix it! It's like the car just threw up after 27 hours of driving!
So today we're just chillin', waiting for our clothes to arrive (we shipped most of them), and I am trying to get to know the area a little. I'm actually at the library right now paying $3 an hour for internet access! It's worth it though. I was going a little insane.
Alright, that's about it. I should get internet at my place next week and I will post some pictures then. Take care! Miss everyone!
