Do you like road trips?

Good for you. I know you will enjoy. Some areas are so stepped in history that when you visit you can almost feel the generations past. And the scenery, America is a beautiful country. You have much to look forward to.

We've both been places the other hasn't, so we want to share them first. I'm from Massachusetts, which he's never seen. He played baseball in St. Louis, where I''ve never been. It's something we really look forward to!

I keep looking forward to retirement, hubby is already old enough he is taking his early and then working a small job as well. I mentioned to Paints about some of the rest stops, there are also some lovely, interesting places to eat in Missouri, outside of St. Louis. Paintswithwords here is the discussion link about rest stops http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2035345.aspx

There are just so many beautiful places...

So true, hunieby. I like the free feeling not only physically but the way it clears your mind. Some of my better decisions have been made on the road. I hope you get to experience many more road trips.

Good for you rg. It is rejuvenating and awakening isn't it. For you, taking in and absorbing all that culture must have been like a spiritual high. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Good for you, savypat. You not only experienced the U.S. by road tripping but introduced the children to the experience and different cultures, scenery and history. Two solid weeks of traveling the country every year is more than some ever get. Thank you for sharing.

You and I should have been road-tripping together holly, we would have had a blast. That sounds like you had so much fun. So many in my family wonder how I can drive all that distance. They prefer taking a plane. Where is the 'smell the roses in that'. It is like you mention, even the air is invigorating. There is such an excitement that builds and you feel yourself propelled and rejuvenated. Yep, no doubt about it, we should have been road tripping together. We both have that marvelous wanderlust...lol Thanks for sharing that marvelous adventure. Your description made me feel the music and the breeze and the free flowing feeling again.

Since there are two of us, we can drive round the clock if we like. We recently bought a little Chevy Cavalier that is so comfortable. We can lean the passenger seat almost all the way flat and really rest well. Often we plan to get a room or cabin for a night, but end up just driving, or snoozing in rest areas.

Maybe the three of us?

Well, heck--let's just all go!! I'll hire a van... I have a feeling the hardest part would be trying to figure out when to stop! lol

Yes, D--I have a feeling we would have definitely been road warriors--Thelma and Louise? Well, maybe not that extreme. But, I do feel like I should say, Hey Girl--where have you been all my life? LOL

I am with you, holly, lets all go. We would make quite a team. Look out road here we come...lol

Can I come too?

I invited you 5 hours ago - have a look on your comment.

Saw your comment, was asking everybody else. lol

Of course you can join us, Dawn...always room for a fellow veteran road-tripper...lol

Hi doran, so happy that you got to experience some road traveling. When the kids get a little older they will enjoy it as well. Sometimes my kids would get antsy, but we played all kinds of guessing games, from 'what am I thinking of to using signs and street names to compose a story. I took along craft and puzzle books, crayons and coloring books, snacks and drinks. Pillows for resting so they would be comfortable and a pad and pencil for them to keep a journal of the trip. It was nearly always a show and tell journal for school. Those experiences were priceless. You have so much to look forward to. Great aspiration. Thanks for sharing.

Hi GG, yes, it does sound as though we are kindred spirits. Both Kansas and Missouri have some very pretty spots. I did not find the article on rest areas yet but did check out your article on needing a rest from vacations...lol. So true, yet the trips are too rewarding to cut them short enough to have time to rest up. Oklahoma has some breath taking sights. I love the national park in Broken Bow, actually it may be called BB park. Been 25 years since my stay in OK. You will enjoy it I am sure.

Wow, Chey, you are almost right up there with me. Do you have to go far from LA to TX? I still love traveling but do not do it as often as I used to. So far I have lived in 14 states and traveled through 32 but not tired of it yet. Perhaps when you do not have to do the monthly trip you will feel motivated to resume your goal of all 50 states. At any rate, you are amazing and I am glad you got to traverse the countryside so much.

Yes, CW, we are kindred spirits in many things. Perhaps it is our background that draws us both to the open road. Freedom, as you say. A feeling of being free of any and all troublesome things and a bigger than life inner strength that came with it. I can picture you zooming by on that Triump. what an adventurer you are. When I think of you I always see that picture of you on the motor bike and smile.

I haven't been on a bike in many years, and have no desire anymore. I am not objecting to the rules. On the contrary, I applaud them, but a helmet and leathers is not for me. I liked the wind blowing my hair, eyes watering, and the freedom of just a light dress and sandals. No fun now! I'll have the comfort of an air conditioned car now, thanks.

Yes, crestview, that is the Eutopia for road trips. That is why I like to take long ones and leave myself plenty of time. That way you get to wind down and forget the mundane and truly experience the setting. In my case, however, I enjoy being on road alone even more than when someone is with me. How horribly selfish I am...lol