Driving through the Texas Hill Country | Texas Road Trip Vlog

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  • Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
  • We are coming back to our home away from home after 4 years - CAMP EAGLE. Camp Eagle is a Christian outdoor adventure camp in the Hill Country of Texas and is where we worked and lived for almost 2 years. We invite you along on this hill country road trip vlog where we drive through Kerrville, TX, see some exotic animals and amazing views, and ultimately bring you to the place we called home.
    COMING HOME
    0:00 - Intro
    1:10 - Kerrville, TX
    2:18 - Thai Lunch
    2:58 - On the Road To Camp Eagle
    4:52 - Texas-Style Safari
    6:47 - The Garven Store
    8:00 - 8 MILE!
    8:40 - Texas Longhorns
    10:50 - We made it.
    11:28 - Bloopies
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  • @daviddao6971
    @daviddao6971 2 роки тому +1

    Ahhh! Thanks for coming down for my wedding and then getting to go back to such a special place!!! I’m so glad to have gotten to know y’all during this time of your relationship and to see our friendship grow so much after as well!

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Being your roommate was definitely one of the highlights of my time at camp. And your wedding was so beautiful and so much fun!! We were honored to be invited and look forward to hanging out whenever we're in the same city!! 😁😁

  • @videogamelover2006
    @videogamelover2006 2 роки тому +2

    I love the Texas hill country my grandparents live out there. I love Fredericksburg, Kerville and other small towns.

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Yes! We’ve traveled so many places in this world and I think we will always feel at home in the hill country. It’s just so beautiful, has so much to offer, and time seems to move slower out there 🙂

  • @lloydsparks3594
    @lloydsparks3594 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the Texas tour. I am an old widower and live with my daughter in Norman, O klahoma. I have a physical therapist that comes to the house twice a week. I am 84 yo and dont get around without my walker. I have been watching U2 for awhile GOOD LUCK to both

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Honestly, this comment really brightened our day. We really have no idea who our viewers are and only get to interact with a few of them every so often. We first started this channel as a way to record some of our date ideas and experiences so we could look back on them in the future. And since our first subscribers were mainly just close friends and family, we never expected that anyone else would be interested in our vlogs. But we have been so blessed by the support of our audience and are really encouraged that people outside of our family are enjoying following along with our journey. It's a pleasure to meet you, Lloyd!! Thank you for sharing your comment 😊😊

  • @zanziboi
    @zanziboi 2 роки тому +2

    The hill country is no doubt the prettiest area of Texas. Howdy from Hays County!!

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Well howdy, guys! We also think so.. there really isn't anywhere quite like the Texas Hill country, it has so much character!

  • @randysiler7458
    @randysiler7458 Рік тому +1

    Very awesome to hear y’all’s devotion to the the Lord Jesus Christ. I’m a native Texan and the Hill Country is very special. 👍👍🙏🇺🇸

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  Рік тому

      We love it there! Can't wait to visit again soon!

  • @cashier395
    @cashier395 3 роки тому

    8:05 !!!! So many memories!

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      I KNOW 😭😭 it was a really touching experience just driving down 8 mile again haha

  • @TucsonArizona
    @TucsonArizona 3 роки тому

    Thanks for showing us your road trip and Camp Eagle! Great vid! You seem like good people!

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  3 роки тому

      Well thanks! 😁 We're excited to show y'all part 2 and give you the full tour of the place. It's geographically one of our favorite places in the world!

  • @davidcross4384
    @davidcross4384 2 роки тому

    Our TEXAS, it's a whole other country!♥

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      It really is! It's certainly big enough to be one!

  • @OnVanLifeMode
    @OnVanLifeMode 2 роки тому +1

    Hi friends! Glad you went to that special place that I can imagine how many good memories might have brought you! Those flowers are kind of quirky, that's funny.The fried rice looked so delicious!!! I didn't now that that kind of landscape is called Hill Country. Good thing to know! They are indeed so proud of themselves!!! But it is really tru that its such a huge state that the landscape changes so dramatically! And all that wildlife, OMG! So beautiful to see! So cool that Thomas was wearing and kind of featuring what was about to come with the t-shirt logo of the Camp! 😎 It looks like you guys had such a special time in there!!!! The drone sequences are so beautifully shot and edited with all the cool speed ramping and very cool transitions!And the views of course!!! Loved it! Awesome job! Funny Bloopers and the ones of the flag count were hilarious!!!!!!! Beautiful video, you're always so enjoyable and fun to watch!!!!
    Have a wonderful Weekend! Happy travels and adventures! 🤗😎
    Elvi

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Aw Elvi, your comments are always so sweet 😊 It is a MASSIVE state. I think we forget about it until we actually get down there, but there is just so much to see. They have ocean views, mountains, and deserts... they are very proud of themselves down there but it's so beautiful, I guess they have good reason to be 😆😆

  • @Shea_Forever
    @Shea_Forever 2 роки тому

    A Texas road trip would be niiice!!❤️

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      It really was! We have such a special place in our heart for Texas. There is just so much to see and do. With mountains, desert, and beaches and more, it's like a country all it's own! Have you guys ever done a full Texas road trip before??

  • @BanshanMarwein
    @BanshanMarwein 3 роки тому

    It is good to be back home again. Absolute fun to watch your vlog. Stay awesome guys

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much 😃 It’s been so long since we’ve been able to post a video, but we’re glad you enjoyed it!

  • @destinationdero
    @destinationdero 3 роки тому

    Always nice to get back. Enjoy and have a nice week.

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much, have y’all ever been to Texas??

  • @OneCouplesAdventure
    @OneCouplesAdventure 2 роки тому

    We went to Texas, visited Houston, corpus christi and San Antonio. We loved buc-ee's and the river walk lol. Soooo excited for you guys going off on your travels in 6 months. Spain is beautiful if you do go. We wish you both all the luck and happiness ❤

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      That sounds like such a fun trip y'all took! We really wanted to stop at Buc-ees when we went down, but we just didn't have the time 😕 But we've been before and really liked the kolaches! AND we LOVED the San Antonio riverwalk - we actually saw a Shakespeare production along the river - SO FUN. Thank you so much for the well wishes! We're really excited 😁

  • @SantosChronicles
    @SantosChronicles 2 роки тому

    What a cool job sharing the truths. Really appreciate you sharing your faith in these vlogs. This video was so well done. Such a fun trip.

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому +1

      😊😊 It was such a formative time for us at camp that we felt like we needed to share a little bit about why it was important. Being out in nature and going to places so remote feels like a retreat to us. It’s weird, but we love traveling and nature so much that we kind of hope that our channel can also be a (very small) retreat for whoever watches. 😊 Thank you guys so much for your support 😁

  • @haileeperez2980
    @haileeperez2980 3 роки тому

    LOL! The Thai Ochoa flowers 😂 I remember when we first noticed those. What a lovely video ♥️♥️♥️ also when we were all BACKPACKING GUIDES!!! What a time :)

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      We had such a wonderful time coming back to camp and hanging with you again :) Even watching back over the footage we took and old pics was emotional. It was such a lovely and formative time. We will never quite have any community or work experience like that again - it really became our home 😊

  • @SeoulMan2020
    @SeoulMan2020 2 роки тому

    Haha was not expecting Thai food when I saw the Kerrville signs. Food looked awesome! Must have been filled with all kinds of emotions going back to Camp Eagle after 4 years. I'm sure yo guys made so many priceless memories there. Will be cool to see the story unfold!

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Hahaha a more Texas-style fare would have probably been more appropriate, but the Thai restaurant just meant more to us when we were there 😆 But we've got an Austin,TX food tour video coming out soon that will hopefully showcase Texas foods a little more specifically! It was a much more meaningful trip for us than I think either of us expected. We obviously had a lot of fun while we were there and it's a really beautiful and remote area, but I think we forgot just how much of an impact living and working there meant to us as people. We grew a lot and it was in many ways a homecoming 😊

  • @TravelKiwi
    @TravelKiwi 2 роки тому

    Texas is definitely is our list!!!! Great videos guys.... always good to go back and live again good memories like that!!! GO Camp Eagle! hahahaha Ana (from travel Kiwi)

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      YES you guys should definitely go to Texas sometime! It’s such a unique state with so much to offer - you could probably spend a year just driving around TX and trying to see all that it has to offer haha .. and it really was such a sweet time. We remembered having a lot of fun there, but we didn’t realize just how much it meant to us until we started driving back and all the memories came flooding back. We did a lot of awesome things like kayaking and backpacking trips, rock climbing and zip-lining - but the way we grew and learned was just foundational to making us who we are today. 😊😊

  • @cashier395
    @cashier395 3 роки тому

    AHHHHH 1:36 i miss that place!!

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Haha THAI OCHA - such good food! And the view of the river is really incredible!!!

  • @SantosChronicles
    @SantosChronicles 2 роки тому

    Pretty sweet drone shots. I liked the one where Thomas jumps and drones goes pass him. Never seen that shot before. Great use of movement. I heard there are more Tigers owned by Texans than all the tigers in the world. So many cool animals. My wife and kids would love it. I like the 2016 throw back.

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks!! We’ve had a lot of fun experimenting with different ideas for drone shots and really liked that one as well 😁😁 And yes! Haha never heard that one about the tigers, but I believe it.. You should go and just drive through the hill country - it really is like a free safari and you never know what you’re going to see!

  • @SantosChronicles
    @SantosChronicles 2 роки тому

    Didn’t realize you guys were originally from TX. Totally a State I want to bring the family to foe sure. You guys had a lot of road trips this year!!! Seeing friends and other creators are things I like doing while on vacation. Really do a good job showing the in between journey. Something I need to do better of.

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому +1

      YEAH! .. well.. kind of .. haha we’re both Midwesterners, but we spent so much time there and grew so much there that it really felt like we were going home. We still want to see you guys out on the road some time!! We don’t have any plans for another road trip anytime soon, but we should definitely make it happen! And thanks for that note - we’ve really been trying to do a better job of explaining things to the camera because we forget so much. So I’m glad you noticed! Haha

  • @cashier395
    @cashier395 3 роки тому

    @ruthandthomas if y'all are ever in/near Galveston just holler! Y'all are welcome in our home :D

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      We would love to stay with y’all and see your home!! Don’t know when we’ll be there, but we want to go to Galveston some time - so we’ll definitely let you know! 😁😁

  • @JNTravels
    @JNTravels 3 роки тому

    We are hoping to visit Texas (probably for a cruise) within the next 3 years.🐸

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  3 роки тому

      Woah! That’s so cool. If you do a cruise, you’ll be on the coast - which is really beautiful - but if you get time you should check out the interior! We really like the Hill Country and the Guadalupe Mountains!!

  • @SorgiStories
    @SorgiStories 2 роки тому

    "If that isn't Texas..." Only thing missing is an oil refinery.
    Fake flowers. Real memories!!
    You mention shrubs and first thing in the brain, from Monty Python: "A SHRUBBBBERY!"
    Killer overhead shots! Beautiful ruggedness.
    Anthony's godmother worked at a VERY similar camp outside Dallas where Christ is the center! But a HIKE from where you were.
    22 flags? Yeah, someone has Texas pride.

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Haha yes! A SHRRRUBBERY! - Such a great movie😂😂 And so cool! - Do you know what the name of the camp was?? We spent quite a bit of time going to conferences and meeting with other camp people in TX so we might have heard of it! .. Oh EVERYONE in Texas has an absurd amount of Texas pride. I don't think any state has even half the amount of state flags as Texas has hahaha

    • @SorgiStories
      @SorgiStories 2 роки тому

      @@RuthandThomas The Pines. She is such a praise-and-worshiper, too, and a caller of greater commitment to ✝️. Such a gift in our lives.
      And a state that has its own pledge of allegiance? Yep. That's Texas.

  • @OurNationalAdventure
    @OurNationalAdventure 2 роки тому

    Long horn cattle!!!!♡

    • @OurNationalAdventure
      @OurNationalAdventure 2 роки тому

      Fake flowers 😆

    • @OurNationalAdventure
      @OurNationalAdventure 2 роки тому

      Fredrick burg is GEORGEOUS!!!

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Seeing longhorn cattle up close like that was one of the highlights of that drive for sure! And it took us 2 summers and almost a year of eating there regularly before realizing the flowers were fake 😆😂 BUT, they do bloom all year long and they look cute haha

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      YES IT IS. Have you guys been to Fredericksburg before??

  • @WeretheRoberts
    @WeretheRoberts 3 роки тому

    that part of Texas is beautiful, guys! Reminds me of Florida... lol just kidding... Loved the drone footage you sneaked in there :) Goats are funny by the way. Those peacocks can scare the crap your of you if they decide to squawk when you don't expect it. Then they laugh at you when you jump. lol Great video guys and nostalgia is priceless... Glad you had a good time :) God bless!!! Psalm 23:1-3 awesome passage...

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the sweet comment, guys! 😊😊 hahaha just like Florida! And yes, we had such a lovely time visiting camp again. It really felt like we were living out Psalm 23 - going back was really peaceful and lovely. In many ways it just felt like coming home 😊😊

  • @MillieMoments
    @MillieMoments 2 роки тому

    Great to see you back guys! Hahaha the fake flowers on the bushes...kinda like that idea...I might do it myself because at least I can't kill them! Lol!! Where you pulled onto the side of the road, that look out point is gorgeous! I love how you keep seeing loads of animals while driving..You'd never get that here in Spain! Ahhhhh I love the drone shots following the car...wanted to try that for ages!

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому +1

      AHH Thanks Millie! It's been such a crazy season of life, but we finally sold our house and everything in it. And are *hopefully buying plane tickets to Madrid for this upcoming January to begin our global travels!! 🤣😂 Fake plants are the best and it really was just like a free safari. And the drone shot following the car is one of our favorite shots! (although it can be a little tricky and we've definitely crashed our drone into trees doing it before 😬)

    • @MillieMoments
      @MillieMoments 2 роки тому

      Omg you're going to Madrid! I live about 4h drive from there so lemme know if you guys decide to come down to the coast, would love to meet you both!! And when doing the car drone shots...do you actually stay in the car or does one of you get out and fly it?🤔😄

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      @@MillieMoments We probably should have one of us get out to fly it, but we usually just both stay in the car. It's pretty difficult keeping an eye on it and trying to get it to stay in a straight line. I think that's been our biggest struggle with the drone thus far, it looks like it's lined up straight and it feels centered, but then as you start to fly it - it drifts off course and flies at a diagonal. So we end up having to correct our course mid-flight 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏻‍♀️We were flying it alongside the car at high speeds a few months ago and it started to drift off-course and then it crashed into a tree... 😬 🥴

  • @RuthandThomas
    @RuthandThomas  3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for watching our quick road trip vlog! Have YOU ever been to Texas? If so, what did you see??

    • @coasterb1
      @coasterb1 3 роки тому +1

      I have been to Texas, but haven’t seen much hill country. I’ve been to the 5 major cities, both six flags parks, along with ZDT’s in Seguin (highest auto-belay climbing wall in America), and a guided tour of a cave near San Antonio.

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  3 роки тому

      @@coasterb1 Woah, that’s so much! Was that all in one trip?? And I’ve heard of ZDT’s, but never been.. is it an amusement park and climbing gym?

    • @coasterb1
      @coasterb1 3 роки тому +1

      @@RuthandThomas It's more like a family entertainment center with the typical arcade and go karts, but is growing into an amusement park with a one of a kind rollercoaster (only wooden boomerang), climbing walls on 2 silos, plus a smaller wall indoors, 3 water slides and a couple of thrill rides.

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      It sounds awesome! We'll have to go next time we are in the area!

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie 2 роки тому

      we’ve been to Austin for several SXSWs, so it doesn’t really count. And Cadillac Ranch. I think we need to do a proper Texas trip sometime soon.

  • @BucketListTravellers
    @BucketListTravellers 3 роки тому

    Aw how special to return to a place that is so important for you both. Love all the photos of you two throughout the years 😀

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому +1

      It was such a precious time for us! I think, when you are gone for such a long time, it becomes easy to forget about a place.. we forgot just how much camp meant to us and was a part of our lives! it was very sweet going back 😊

  • @FullTimeDreamRV
    @FullTimeDreamRV 3 роки тому

    saw you on Mcguires came to meet you and watchvideos we may have some you would enjoy as well

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Thanks for checking us out, guys! Hope you enjoyed our videos 😊

  • @tekbimbo
    @tekbimbo 2 роки тому

    keep bloggin' new friend here. done support you guys.. hope to see you around also. watching here from Philippines.

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the support! It's always a treat to make new connections around the world!

  • @PrimeTimeTravelers
    @PrimeTimeTravelers 2 роки тому

    Hey found your channel thru Santos Chronicles channel! We had to come check out your channel and we are glad we did! New subs here in us! Hopefully you get a chance to stay connected with us! Great vlogging and safe travels you two!----Dan and Tori

    • @RuthandThomas
      @RuthandThomas  2 роки тому

      Hey guys! Thanks for checking out our channel 😁 We’ve had a really crazy month and so haven’t been able to get a video out or respond to comments, but we appreciate y’all’s support. We loved hanging out with Santos Chronicles and enjoy keeping up with other content creators.