Preparing to go
28. april 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 37 °F
Jill and I are really excited to embark on the longest trip of our lives. It is to cellebrate our 30th anniversary. We leave in 19 days! Very excited.
But Jill is beyond excited. She is going crazyLæs mere
2 more days!
15. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Im all packed and Jill will work on it tonight. Almost there
Almost time
17. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
8 hours and counting.
We're off......sort of
17. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Lovely rush hour....but we are on our way!
First stop Decatur City IA
First stop
17. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Owatona MN
Dinner at Timberlodge
Didn't make Decatur City
17. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Got a nice room in Des Moines. We have been up since 4:00 am, and this is as far as we got. Pretty easy drive, but that's easy for me to say. Tomorrow, is another day.
Missouri
18. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
On our way to Nellie Sweet Shop in Smithville MO. One of my Scoutmasters is there. After a brief visit, we're off to dinner with Jenny Minsberg in Oklahoma City
Really?
18. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
When I was a kid, my dad use to let me throw the 35 cents into the hopper in the chicago toll booths.
Imagine my shock when the toll lady today in Kansas said "$13.25 please". I almost fainted!
Day 2: Slight change of plans
18. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
From Jill: We woke at 6:30a and hit the road by 7:30a. It was overcast which makes driving great...no sun in the eyes. We drove to Smithville, MO to see Bill's Scout Master Harley Morlock and stop byLæs mere
Day 2. Bill's addition
18. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
The most hilarious thing happened at dinner tonight.
We had these large water glasses (See pic) Jill went to take a drink. (This all happened in slow motion) the water glass was full of ice and wasLæs mere
You're never too old to learn new tricks
19. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
So, i'm doing all the driving (this is Jill) and this so far has been an easy drive. For the first time I'm actually learning to drive using cruise control. Thank you Bill for talking me into usingLæs mere
Mostly driving day
19. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 54 °F
We started out our morning with a wonderful breakfast at Beverly's Pancakes with our neice, Jenny Minsberg. Other than that, we spent most of the day driving today. Very scenic.
Found a trading postLæs mere
Albuquerque NM
19. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
Had dinner at a Village Inn, then spent the night planning for Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon.
So sorry for the delay
23. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
I spent a bunch of time writing the blog and accidentally deleted it. I promise to update nightly from now on :)
On the way to Flagstaff
22. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
We left Albuquerque on the way to Flagstaff and had to stop for gas right away. We were in a town called Pueblo of Laguna. The person next to us filling up said: "you are from God's country!" WeLæs mere
Next Stop, Lunch at Gallup New mexico
23. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 48 °F
After another stop for fuel, we encountered a lonely stage coach of course we had to stop for some pictures.
Taking it easy! Windslow, AZ
22. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 55 °F
Another stop, but a noteworthy one. Being an Eagles fan.
Flagstaff, AZ Little America Hotel
22. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 46 °F
Before we set off to the Grand Canyon, we stopped at our hotel to get our room and drop off our luggage. This was an amazing hotel. Not only was the room amazing, but the staff were so very friendlyLæs mere
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
22. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
Even though we knew it was going to be beautiful, we never expected this colossal show. We got there at sunset, and it was absolutely breathtaking. As we were leaving the park, 5 deer came up to theLæs mere
Has anyone seen my glasses?
23. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
I spent almost 5 minutes looking for my glasses...............I looked at my wife and said: "They are on my head aren't they?" Oh my!
On the way to Fountain Hills, AZ
23. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
On the way to Fountain Hills, we witnessed absolutely beautiful scenery, including many cacti.
Finally, Fountain Hills, AZ
23. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
Our main purpose for visiting Fountain Hills was to visit friends, Jack and Shari Bender.
It was a beautiful city, and after lunch, we also saw the famous fountain. We also were able to get veryLæs mere
Evening with Debi and Ben Koolick
23. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
Debi and Ben are long time friends (Jill and Debi for over 45 years) and it was great to spend time with them. We went to a restaurant called the Haymaker and had an awesome dinner. They also showedLæs mere
Breakfast with Rob and Linda
23. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
We have known Rob for over 24 years. He and Linda just moved from Illinois to Arizona and we had a wonderful visit. We talked for hours till the staff kicked us out! The restaurant was called theLæs mere
Robert UhrineWas a wonderful day. Dear friends, food and alot of catching up! Bless you both and safe passage home!
Outlet Mall Maricopa Az
23. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 84 °F
By the time we left Rob and Linda, it didn't make sense to go back to the hotel, so what better way to use up time? SHOP! (Neither of us spent a penny.)