For three weeks in 1980, my parents and I traveled across the country (truly seeing the "USA in our Chevrolet"). It was definitely the most memorable family vacation we ever took. Since then, I've grown up, traveled near and far for business and pleasure via the airlines, and created many memories on my own and with dear friends. After a trip to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon in September 2008 (two places I hadn't seen since that cross country journey 27 years prior), I had the idea that my parents should get to see the USA again. Since my father isn't fond of airplanes (he won't fly...period), the only way to cross the nation would be by car (or in this case, minivan). So, for Christmas I announced that my present to them would be a cross country journey to coincide with my cousin Justin's wedding in Illinois on May 24, 2008. With calendar and map in hand, the three of us, charted our course with plans to hit old and new spots as well as a stop in Sacramento, CA, to visit my father's brother, Alfred, whom we haven't seen in 40 years! I do believe we're in for another trip of a lifetime! Keep us in your prayers as we travel the nation's highways.
5 comments:
Sounds like a great, great idea/trip -- I know that all of you are going to enjoy it. I'm excited!!! I'll be checking the web to view pictures and monitor your progress.
Take Care,
Richard
I'm green with envy. Remember the drive to Phoenix, watch out for those guys with the little bubble on the top of their cars.
Love ya,
Rudy
travel safely. I'm a driver, so hope to someday experience such a trip. I did travel half-way across the country with my mother, when I drove from Brooklyn to Oakland, back in 1998... she has lower tolerance for multiple hours in a car, but it was an amazing bonding experience.
be safe and return safely.
you'll be missed.
tim'm
Kenneth,
I know you will take care of your parents and yourself during your journey. When we have traveled together, under your guidance, we always got to where we planned to go on time and within budget----and we had a little fun along the way!!!!
Happy and safe traveling,
mike
Enjoy and be safe. Tell your parents I look forward to the second leg of the trip that may bring them back to Atlanta with fish. Take me a beautiful landscape picture--without people.(smile)
Love Ya!
Tonia
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