It's Saturday, March 7, and we are finalizing getting ready for the trip. Everything we touch has to be finished, for we won't see/deal with it for 5 weeks. Perishable food must be eaten or given away, laundry done, house picked up (nothing worse than coming home to a messy house!), linens fresh, talking to the neighbors to keep an eye on things. Mail has already been stopped and newspaper on temporary hold.
We are really excited to be going. This is a long over due trip that goes back to before we were married even! When our VISTA projects ended in 1971, we took a trip to Florida to visit Joe's mom. We had money in our pocket and all the time in the world (no jobs yet). But we were still back to Iowa two weeks after we left. What were we thinking?? NOW we are taking a longer trip and time wasn't a factor. In making our plans, it worked out to 5 weeks, and that's just fine!
And since we're doing Route 66 in the fall, on our way home we will do Part 2 of our Family and Friends Tour in the Southwest.
We are really excited to be going. This is a long over due trip that goes back to before we were married even! When our VISTA projects ended in 1971, we took a trip to Florida to visit Joe's mom. We had money in our pocket and all the time in the world (no jobs yet). But we were still back to Iowa two weeks after we left. What were we thinking?? NOW we are taking a longer trip and time wasn't a factor. In making our plans, it worked out to 5 weeks, and that's just fine!
And since we're doing Route 66 in the fall, on our way home we will do Part 2 of our Family and Friends Tour in the Southwest.
I'm your FIRST follower!!! Can't wait to live your journey vicariously! Happy blogging and safe travels to you!
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kati
Hi you two! Have a blast!!! Looking forward to reading all about your travels! Lv U's, Shel
ReplyDeleteGot 'er done - yippee! Shel
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