Lots has happened and I'm still really busy. Right now we are still on "vacation" but there is a lot to accomplish. I can't believe we did it. We traveled cross country with the kids and left everything we knew behind including a job and money. The house sold smoothly and we are in a new phase of life.
But I have to say our trip was amazing and spectacular. It was a once in a lifetime experience and something I don't know we'll ever have the opportunity to do again. I hope I can get these photos uploaded. This has been a struggle so I apologize for the non sequential order of photos.
I want to say we unfortunately missed glacier national park because of a forest fire. But we did other great things. I also have to say my perfect photo came at Bighorn National Forest (for everyone in Wyoming you live in BEAUTIFUL place). But I loved the Grand Tetons probably the most.
And once we crossed into Washington as we drove through the Rockies my DH said he felt he'd come home. He missed seeing his Rockies and felt happier. I can't explain the feeling of belonging. You can't tell me the Pacific NW has bad weather because I embrace it. It just fit us. I can't explain this feeling.
Sounds nuts but quite a few relatives live in the area and have told me they love it. They miss Hawaii but at the same time it feels like home. And I know exactly what they are saying. I felt it. I stepped into a place where I belonged. And my DH just kept pointing out stuff he'd done as a child in the area. I think we're home for better or worse. This is it for us.
Badlands national park
Badlands National Park with Car
Bighorn National Forest
Bison herd Custer State Park
Bison by our car
Corn Palace Mitchell
Coeur d'Alene
Crazy Horse Memorial
Bighorn National Forest Lake we camped at. I cried when I saw this. I actually have a picture of the family standing there in awe. It was a perfect moment. I'll consider uploading maybe later.
Grand Tetons
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mount Rushmore
Mackinac Island (Cool no vehicles)
Fort Mackinac
Soo Locks
Gouda!!!
Picture Rocks Lakefront Amazing
Old Faithful
Crystal Cave
I'll summarize what our costs were when I figure it out. I will also discuss our situation for food and arriving.
Trip thoughts
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Wow! You saw a lot! Thanks for sharing! So happy for you with the experience you had. Hope you are able to get settled soon!
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LR just a brush. But coming over them made my DH's day.
Laura it was so wonderful. We'll get settled in 1 month exactly. LOL.
CCF I am so glad we did it. Thanks for all the help and encouragement.
Carol the pictures are a smidge of what it was like. Quite a few friends were reminiscining with me on facebook.
August 4th, 2015 at 03:15 am 1438654534
Glad you had such an awesome experience with your family!
August 4th, 2015 at 06:49 pm 1438710581
Lucky Robin I think we'll be heading your way soon. Want to go to San Juan and the Orcas.
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