Day 20 - 24: Drive for Home and Final Blog



After we left Oregon on September 6th, we decided to head home.  We were worn out from our travels and we wanted to head back to the Homestead.

We had four straight days of driving through, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana to Kentucky.  We had some great sights to see on the way back.  We both enjoy books on tape and we went through several books to make the trip seem shorter.

We had dinner Saturday night in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Most everyone in the restaurant had Nebraska gear on.  The football team played at home and led the entire game until the very end when the U. of Colorado scored late and won.  The U of N is the only game for miles around and the mood in the restaurant was subdued.  No one was crying but our waitress said she heard two people say they were going to start smoking again.

The trip to the Northwest was very enjoyable.  We have no plans to return but we have wonderful memories that will last our lifetime.  Mike

I have enjoyed writing my “bit” when the boss lets me.  We have learned some do’s and don’ts about “road tripping”, most of which are better off left unsaid. 

We hope to take another one of these trips whenever time, money, health etc lets us.

So 7,225 miles later we are still laughing and enjoying being together.  God is good and our country is beautiful.  Happy vacations.  Ann

We'er home...we made it...we are glad to be back.


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