Well, we are really getting into the local culture now. Our friends Todd and Laura invited us to the Mesquite Rodeo with their daughters Chloe and Lauren. We had a fantastic time, the highlights being the bull riding and Whiplash the Cowbow Monkey (honestly - have a look at the photos!). Melissa found the calf roping a bit too much but whatever you think of the animal welfare aspects, you have to take your (ten gallon) hat off to guys who can chase a calf from horseback, rope it and bind its feet in under 12 seconds.

This is definitely a must for any of you from the UK who come to visit us.