Detto Update ~ Fort Sam Houston

Detto has been gone now for over a month! 

He sent me some pictures of what he has been up to! 

They went to the gun range and then they have been in the field for 3 weeks.

Poor guy, in a tent in Texas in the Summer! 

He got to do Medical Black Hawk Training!!

Look at that smile! 

I bet it was loads of fun!!

Views from the Black Hawk.... 

This is the Black Hawk he got to train on! 

This is Detto's unit after their training...They started their day at 2am! 

Wow that is early! 

Detto got to go to church for this first time since he has been in Texas this weekend! This is a picture of David Robinson praying for the service!! 

Stephen Curtis Chapman did the worship!! 

Detto said the great part was watching him jam with his boys! 

I am glad that he is having fun! 

At least he got to go to church! What a blessing! 

Hugs, 

Lisa 

The Army took him away again! Detto is in TEXAS!!!

Detto has been working hard in Texas, but they gave him a Saturday off!! 

He is currently been training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas! 

(It's really hot there!)

Several people have asked me what he is doing in Texas and honestly...

I have NO IDEA!! 

I know that he is doing training, marches, shooting weapons, and still working on his doctorate classes, but I don't know any specifics! 

Anyways, on his day off he decided to check out the River Walk! Isn't this pretty??

He is so cute! Random people decided to photo bomb him! LOL

 This makes me crack up! 

I am looking forward to visiting him and checking this out myself! 

I sure do miss this face! 

I don't like it when he goes away, but at least this is the shortest trip ever!

I am not sure what this is, but it sure looks cool! 

I miss you Baby! 

Hurry Home to us! 

Hugs, 

Lisa 

Heading back to Italy - SPAIN!

Spain is a whole different world unto itself!

On my way back to Italy, I had a layover in Madrid, Spain.

Let me just say Spain rhymes with PAIN. I vote this to be the most difficult airport that I have ever been in. The people are RUDE and there are no signs to find out where you are going. They expect you to just telepathically know which gate, level, terminal, etc. you need to get to and how to get there. Anyone who doesn't automatically know these things has to stand in line at the ONE information booth in the terminal. After I figured out I was going to terminal A, Building 4S, Gate 96, 3rd floor; I was able to look around at the amazing architechture and get something to eat.

Look at this design...

Did I meantion that NO-ONE who works here speaks any English? The girl at the information booth could barely speak English, thank you LORD for the nice couple behind me who translated. So far on my journey's around the world I have not had too big of a problem communicating with anyone. Most Europeans speak English! Its very nice. I guess that I have been too spoiled! In Spain NO ONE speaks English!

Ordering food was another challenge. The portions here are HUGE. For my body time it was 2 am, but I didn't want to leave Spain without trying something authenic.

So I had to find something small. Then I found it, tiny sandwiches with Spanish Meats and Cheese on what they call "Tortilla's". Tortillia's for us our flat and round, in Spain they are mini rolls. I picked the perfect one and the lady put them on a plate  and then it happened.... SHE SNEEZED all over the cute little sandwich. Then she placed it on the counter as if nothing happened. Well you can only imagine, my reaction. NO THANK YOU!! So, I played the "stupid American" card. I said, "I changed my mind. I would rather have that." And I pointed to the next thing I saw. She got all frustrated and started complaning to her co-worker... "blah, blah, blah, Americano, blah, blah, blah." LOL
Then She asked me what I wanted to drink. (Note: She doesn't speak English and I dont speak enough Spanish to do me any good.) She offered me Cervaso, Vino, Agua (and pointed to the faucet), or Coca-Cola. What do you think I picked. I picked the good ol' safe American Coca-Cola! And it never tasted so SAFE! LOL

Over all my blunder food was delicious. It ended up being an excellent choice. It was served hot with a Tortilla. I thouroughly enjoyed the absence of germs as well!

Here are some pictures of the hills surrounding the airport. I thought the plane hangers here looked really neat!

 Another thing I discovered was that the Spanish dont care about time. It said our plane was boarding at 12:15pm and the gate attendants didn't show up until 12:30pm. They strolled up, laughing and joking, without a care in the world. No one seemed to think it was abnormal except the few Americans at the gate. Two couples promptly jumped up to ask what the delay was about and amazingly the Spanish ladies all of a sudden couldn't speak any English.... "No Comprendo"! LOL For the older couple who was nice to them, they spoke perfect English! I was sitting back cracking up!

The view from this flight was probably the best I have had my entire trip. Here are some pictures that I was able to take from the plane....

This is the tiny plane that I flew back to Italy on!

When I got back to Angela & Sheldons house I gave the kids some souveniers that I picked up for them in Texas... Scorpion Lolly-Pop's!

Fort Hood Part 2 - Week 4

While I was at Fort Hood visiting Detto we got to go bowling!!
I love bowling, even though I am not very good at it...

Detto Won the first game! He SMOKED us all!

This is Sgt. Nick (aka George) and Jessica!

I was excited that I got over 100!

Detto loved his LOW score!

I had to get proof of Detto's gutter ball on his first round! LOL

This is some of the beautiful open land on the way to North Fort Hood.

Out where the men train they have free range cattle everytwhere. I loved how close we were able to get to them. I'm not sure why, but I love cows!

This is some pictures of some of the "mock" towns that they train in. Notice the writing on the front of the building...

It was all so pretty. I cant share all of the pictures that I took. Everywhere I turned I was taking another picture. :)

MORE COWS...

Check out these signs...

Where do the fast cattle cross?

This is a tank range... It was right next to the road!

I love this one!

What didn't they warn you about?? LOL

Over all it was really a great trip and I will ALWAYS jump at the chance to see my WONDERFUL DETTO...