Travel
I was going to do a whole long post recapping my recent cross country trip, but most of you followed it anyway. Of course I loved visiting with all the people - family, old friends, and new friends. But I will narrow this down to places.
In looking back I realize I can't put anything in order of preference. I loved so many places and aspects of the trip, but three stand out in my mind.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. For some reason I just fell in love with this place and if I ever get back there I will stay for a while. Being able to get so close to so many buffalo made such an impression on me. What incredible animals they are!
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge. I have never been to a wildlife refuge, so Tamarac was my first visit and turned out to be really special. It was the visit to Tamarac when Judy Bell and I went to Itasca State Park (Minnesota) and I put my feet into the headwaters of the Mississippi. It was at Tamarac that I saw both an eagle's nest and an osprey's nest, and learned how to tell the difference.
Philadelphia, PA. I loved this city, which makes it pretty special to me since I don't normally like large cities (New York City is an exception - I love NYC! and always have). But while Philly is a large city it has a small town, home town feel to it - extremely friendly and welcoming. I am so glad I decided to spend a couple of days there.
So these are the three surprises. I have spent much time in the southern Appalachians and knew I would appreciate going back to the Shenandoah, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Smoky Mountains, and they didn't let me down. But I wanted to recognize the new-to-me places that made my heart soar.
- Totally Turned Around
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- Counting Down!
I have only tonight and tomorrow night on the road and will then be in the area of Huntington Beach for 3 nights. I leave on next Friday morning and just hope I don't run into a heavy commute, but I'm so close to the end of this trip now...
- Tamarac Wildlife Refuge
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Travel
My trip in retrospect
I was going to do a whole long post recapping my recent cross country trip, but most of you followed it anyway. Of course I loved visiting with all the people - family, old friends, and new friends. But I will narrow this down to places.
In looking back I realize I can't put anything in order of preference. I loved so many places and aspects of the trip, but three stand out in my mind.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. For some reason I just fell in love with this place and if I ever get back there I will stay for a while. Being able to get so close to so many buffalo made such an impression on me. What incredible animals they are!
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge. I have never been to a wildlife refuge, so Tamarac was my first visit and turned out to be really special. It was the visit to Tamarac when Judy Bell and I went to Itasca State Park (Minnesota) and I put my feet into the headwaters of the Mississippi. It was at Tamarac that I saw both an eagle's nest and an osprey's nest, and learned how to tell the difference.
Philadelphia, PA. I loved this city, which makes it pretty special to me since I don't normally like large cities (New York City is an exception - I love NYC! and always have). But while Philly is a large city it has a small town, home town feel to it - extremely friendly and welcoming. I am so glad I decided to spend a couple of days there.
So these are the three surprises. I have spent much time in the southern Appalachians and knew I would appreciate going back to the Shenandoah, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Smoky Mountains, and they didn't let me down. But I wanted to recognize the new-to-me places that made my heart soar.
- Totally Turned Around
All day long I've been thinking it's Monday, but here I am, a day ahead of myself. Slow down, Gypsy! I spent a couple of hours at the soccer field yesterday for the kids' first games of the season. Today, Sunday, the family went...
- I'm Going All Out! - Update
I've signed up for the chiropractic treatment, and made a sizeable down payment on the costs by applying what I had to spend but didn't spend on my recent trip. It will wipe me out as far as ready cash goes, but I'm going for it! ...
- Counting Down!
I have only tonight and tomorrow night on the road and will then be in the area of Huntington Beach for 3 nights. I leave on next Friday morning and just hope I don't run into a heavy commute, but I'm so close to the end of this trip now...
- Tamarac Wildlife Refuge
I thought I was leaving the motel in Fargo fairly early, but when I turned on the ignition the light indicating loss of tire pressure came on. I called the place that patched the tire yesterday and told them I was coming in to have them check it. ...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...