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Laredo Living

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  We've not done much Vagabonding while here in Laredo, as most of our time has been spent focused on securing and setting up Emily's apartment. We're very familiar with the Targets, Walmarts, JC Penney, and assorted other home goods stores, as well as the super Texas grocery chain H.E.B. I've probably gained five pounds trying their superior (Ben & Jerry quality) creamy ice creams ! And they have a tortilleria right inside the store. Yum! The store also cracks me up with all of its Texas things, as well as the many types of slabs of meat. This is definitely cow country! Ribs, Anyone? Food here, particularly of the TexMex and Mexican variety, is quite tasty. No surprise there, as we are right next to Mexico. (Reminds me a bit of living so close to Canada in Detroit.) We've been to some great restaurants. Emily says La Cocina Perfecta has the best tacos she's ever had! I tried the brisket and the picadillo, and they were super-delicious! John and Emily have...