Monthly Archives: June 2011

June 30, 2011 I left my upper windows open last night, and to my surprise, it was quiet outside. No wind, birds, insect sounds, etc. just stillness.  It was nice to wake up at 8 a.m. to it being 70 … Continue reading →

I found an electrical outlet at the cafe, so I created some photo albums for the last few days and uploaded pictures. Check the Photo Gallery page for the link.

I arrived in Grand Teton today, June 29, 2011.  The one word I can think of to describe it is MAJESTIC.  The mountains are so magnificent, and still covered with snow. It’s very different here than Yellowstone. The roads are … Continue reading →

June 28, 2011 Yellowstone Day 2 Photos of Yellowstone National Park I woke about 5:30 this morning and decided to head towards Old Faithful Geyser. It was early so I was hoping to see some wild animals along the way. … Continue reading →

June 27, 2011 Yellowstone National Park Day 1 Photos of Yellowstone National Park I arrived in Cody, WY at about 10:30 a.m. and stopped at the visitor center for info on Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks since they are … Continue reading →

June 26, 2011 Sunday late afternoon, I left Bear Butte State Park in and decided to head towards Devil’s Tower in Wyoming. I took the scenic route through Spearfish Canyon in SD. I stopped at several waterfalls along the way. … Continue reading →

Last night about 9 p.m. I heard some thunder in the distance.  A while later I saw flashes of light.  Then came some light raindrops. Then more thunder, lightening, and harder rain. What a spectacular symphony Nature provided. As the … Continue reading →

June 25, 2011 Mt. Rushmore and Bear Butte State Park, SD Album of Mount Rushmore photos and album of Bear Butte photos I woke up this morning and thought it would be a nice day to visit Mt. Rushmore. It … Continue reading →

June 24, 2011 Because I have been doing a lot of driving, with frequent stops, I’ve noticed how the terrain has been changing. It started out as flat farmland, then prairie, then the sand hills which were gentle rolling hills … Continue reading →

June 26, 2011 Hi, I’m guessing that some of you want to know how I am doing physically since I have not mentioned it in other posts. I’m doing pretty good. I’ve been catching up on sleep at night and … Continue reading →

I am now in Broken Bow, Nebraska.  I’ve driven about 2,000 miles since Monday afternoon. What an interesting drive. In Alabama, I stopped in Birmingham to have lunch with a friend. As I left it began to rain so I … Continue reading →

I have been driving and making frequent stops. I hope to connect to Internet soon and give you an update. Typing on the phone does not do well for a long narrative.

I am embarking on my new adventure through life and traveling around the USA today. One of my favorite books is Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss. The book begins: “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to … Continue reading →

Everything except for a few last minute items are packed.  I’m still not sure it’s really sunk in that I am actually leaving on this trip.  I have so many friends that are wishing me well and many of them … Continue reading →