Over the past three months, we’ve driven nearly 5200 miles through 19 states; 10 of those were new territory for the coach. Our most eastern point was the intersection of I-95 and I-26 in South Carolina. Our most northern point was Spearfish, SD. To the west, we visited the Acoma Pueblo in NM. Our southern-most point was, of course, our own home. We started out a few feet above sea level; we drove the RV over a 9100-foot high mountain pass in NM. We crossed the Mississippi, the Missouri, the Rio Grande and countless other rivers, streams and lakes.
We’ve seen vistas that were nothing but trees; we’ve seen miles and miles with not one tree anywhere. We’ve seen lakes and rivers; we’ve seen the desert and grasslands. We’ve seen cows, goats and sheep; we’ve seen buffalo, antelope and camels (yes, camels – in a pasture near Wichita Falls, TX). We’ve seen fields of corn, tobacco and cotton; we’ve seen vast areas where it seemed that nothing could grow.
We saw the natural beauty of towering lodge pole pines; we saw the man-made beauty of hundreds of colorful hot-air balloons filling the skies. We saw what water can do to rock in waterfalls and underground caves; we saw what man can do to rock in Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse monuments. We saw the slow and simple life of Amish carts; we saw the fast pace of the big cities.
We’ve met new people; we’ve visited dear family and old friends. We’ve stayed at about 20 different RV campgrounds; we enjoyed a junior suite in Cripple Creek, CO. Julian cooked tons of wonderful meals in the coach; we’ve eaten at great restaurants of every kind: Thai, Mexican, Italian, American and more. We knew we were in Colorado and New Mexico when the waiter asked if we wanted that “smothered red or green”. We knew we were in the south when the waiter asked “sweet or unsweet” tea.
We’ve learned that a wrong turn can lead to the right solution. We’ve learned that we can spend three months alone together and not kill each other. We’ve learned that the USA is full of wondrous sights and beautiful people. We’ve learned that home is where you park it!
It's been an unbelievable three months. Thanks for letting us share it with you!
2 comments:
Obviously a trip of a lifetime and so glad you got to do it, and NOT kill each other! America IS beautiful and it was fun travelling along with you in your blog. Thank you BOTH!
Great summation! You should consider submitting it to Highways magazine.
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