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When did we stop taking the long way home?
Remember, when you were a kid? The adventures you would find along the way?
When I was a kid during the summer we would take family “road trips”.
Generally driving from our house in Southern California to to visit my grandma’s farm in Kentucky.
We traveled what was then the old Rt 66, parts of which still exist as detours along Hwy 40.
Along the way there were stops in little dusty towns, cafes, and Indian Reservations.
In the olden days there were no casino’s, just trading posts to sell Chatzki’s to the passing tourists.
Along the way there were stops in little dusty towns, cafes, and Indian Reservations.
In the olden days there were no casino’s, just trading posts to sell Chatzki’s to the passing tourists.
As we traveled through the Southwest, I remember hikes into deserts that had forests that turned stone in the ancient arid temperatures. Meteor craters and Canyons split so deep into the earth you couldn’t see the bottom.
My parents felt I couldn’t understand and appreciate people, and our world unless I got to see and experience it first hand. No classroom or history book allowed me to meet Indians who still live in their Pueblo’s, how a Grizzly catches a salmon in it’s mouth, or the abundance of flora, fauna, and breathtaking colors that fill our beautiful country.
Fast forward many years and “suddenly” you’re the adult and your rushing to catch a train to work, then race to the grocery store, pour over and answer emails, texts, profile updates AND run a household. –GASP- Suddenly it’s the holiday season and the huge scramble to finish everything so you can zoom to the airport to hurry up and “relax” for a few days No wonder we are chronically tired!
Aren’t you sick of rushing to the airport to be strip-searched? Airfare is costly, Fuel costs are skyrocketing (no pun intended) your hassled and hustled, your bags are rummaged through, and if you are lucky, your suitcase arrives in one piece at the same destination you are in!My Year End holiday vacation reminded me that we take in so much so fast that we are missing all the important things-and not completing anything thing to our satisfaction.
This is because it is impossible to keep up with the barrage of data and information that hits you constantly. Sometimes you just need to STOP and hit the reset button.
Take a road trip- allow yourself to find the “joy in the ride” you will find yourself in a relaxed state, where inventive ideas and inspiration can take hold.
You will re-discover YOUR own rhythm, while meeting a variety of people, cultures and communities along the way.
You will re-discover YOUR own rhythm, while meeting a variety of people, cultures and communities along the way.
Last week for only $10 per car we wandered for hours through the valley floor of the Painted Desert in Arizona,
Here 93,500 acres entire forest of trees had been turned to stone, red lava, white sand, rivers of clay- and moonscapes surrounded us. The beauty and colors were staggering.All for less than the cost of a movie!
Then drive to Winslow Az, where you guessed it I had to to stand on “the corner”.
The town most known in the Eagles song “Take it Easy”.
We stayed at La Posada Inn, Designed by Mary Coulter and watch the trains as they deliver clothing, cars, and all the goodies you buy everyday at the store or market all around the country.
There isn’t much else to do in Winslow, but chill at this wonderfully restored Inn, and wander to the Hubble Trading post. We felt like we were guests in a wealthy Don’s home, sitting by the fire, playing piano, and reading. We were so smitten with the Inn we stayed a extra night before continuing on our journey.
The town most known in the Eagles song “Take it Easy”.
We stayed at La Posada Inn, Designed by Mary Coulter and watch the trains as they deliver clothing, cars, and all the goodies you buy everyday at the store or market all around the country.
There isn’t much else to do in Winslow, but chill at this wonderfully restored Inn, and wander to the Hubble Trading post. We felt like we were guests in a wealthy Don’s home, sitting by the fire, playing piano, and reading. We were so smitten with the Inn we stayed a extra night before continuing on our journey.
On our drive home we saw the license plates of 25 states, 3 countries-( 3 Canadian Provinces and Mexico).
I invite you to pack up the car and rediscover your inner rhythm- you will have a adventure of a life time, and you get to witness the beauty and diversity and fall in love with America all over again.
If your looking for idea’s for your next trip hit a national park or go get your kicks on Rt 66!
If your looking for idea’s for your next trip hit a national park or go get your kicks on Rt 66!
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References:
Rt 66: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_66
The Painted Desert:
http://www.arizona-leisure.com/painted-desert.html
Photo credits:
http://www.mpollphoto.com
http://www.roadtripmemories.com/graphics/rtm/welcome.gif
http://www.novinite.com/media/images/2009-02/101038.jpg
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