We have a day to ourselves so, armed with a shopping list, we decide to head to the mall at Arlington. This place is huge, housing an ice rink and a cinema. We managed to check off most of our list, whilst learning that you have to carry ID to shop with a credit card. Us Brits only get our passports out to go through border customs, whilst driving licences get an airing if we hire a car, so a lot of cash purchasing went on. The highlight for the kids was an enormous sports shop...
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| The boys had great fun trying on the American football kit. |
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| But guns in a sports shop is a bit out of my comfort zone. |
In the evening we were kindly invited to the home of Rob's colleague, Annmol, in Aledo for a barbeque. When we drove into their street an involuntary "wow!" came from the kids in the back seat; it was stunning, beautiful houses set in a small valley next to a golf course, and very peaceful. We had a lovely evening, the children playing in the pool and a proper American cookout with great company, a real taste of the lifestyle we are hoping for.
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