Feeling slightly guilty for not taking advantage of the sights of our own beautiful country, we decide to start our adventure with a road trip to California. We chose to head west for a few reasons. We are departing from Wisconsin. November, is the start of the winter season. We feel confident that the westward route will provide decent weather for road travel. Plus, we have family in California, allowing us a place to leave our car when we depart by plane to Mexico.
Our only goal is to be in California on or by Thanksgiving. With our new promise of spontaneity, we depart Wisconsin, with our packed bags, a full tank of gas, a cooler full of goodies and just to make things interesting, an out of date atlas! We have no planned daily travel destination or lodging reservation. We can stop wherever and whenever we choose. This is really going to be exciting; once I get over my state of panic! What I know now, that I did not know then, is that this would be the first of many leaps of faith.
Traveling by car is still the best way to view the world. There is a spark of excitement when entering a new state, city, town or village, which fuels your interest and imagination. As we enjoy the sights of nature's beauty, we cannot help but wonder just how difficult life must have been during the frontier days. What was it like to be traveling on foot, horse or horse and wagon and to see these mountains in the distance, watching them grow with each step forward, knowing your dream of a better life lies waiting on the other side? Today, when I look at mountains, I see not only their beauty, but a steepness of determination and a realization of what heights can be reached with perseverance........
La Senora
Looking forward to the next installment, Madame! Heather and Norm
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully written, Jody.
ReplyDeleteSend you a big hug.