First, I wanted The Boys to experience this country from an exploring angle...through camping…the emphasis on an interest both had….History and Military…my original plan had twice as much on the "seeing America" plate....and a much longer time span for this adventure….but we had to shorten the original plans based on when school would start….
Second….in reality, I had to remember they are only 11 and almost 9 years old…so Forts, History, Space, Camping, Hiking, and Museums, etc. will only go so far….kinda like having “DQ Blizzards” every day…I soon learned that I had to mix it up…maybe a smore or pop tart once in a while….So stuff like swimming in the ocean or pool, go-karts, arcades, miniature golf, rock climbing, Glass Bottom Boat Rides, etc, also became part of this Journey.....
Third….Camping in the Casita….while they truly enjoyed it, at times it became somewhat confining for them….how can you play “Grab-Ass” in 84 square feet… when it's raining for 2 or 3 days in a row….
At the end of the Day….the feedback from Daughter and SIL is that they had a terrific time and enjoyed not only the Camping portion but also the time spend at the “Homestead”..and the interaction with Omi(the Bride)... my observations would agree with that assessment….in fact they kept talking about what we where going to do and/or go next year….
Now, lets assess me…..how did I fare…I’m no “Spring Chicken”…I’m going to be 71 in the next couple months...… I'm held together by Duct Tape, Super Glue, and Baling Wire(lol)...though I have never felt that your chronological age drives or limits your level of physical activity...I hate when Doctors try to put you in a "Box" based on your age....However, I do feel fortunate to be able to do these activities....A lot of my friends thought I was crazy for wanting to do this….but at the end of the day it was an experience that will continue to put a smile on my face and a glow in my heart…it will rank up there as a very special and priceless moment in my life…Did it wear me out…yes, but mostly in a good way…and I have been in a relaxing mode since I've gotten back …I have put on several extra pounds… from the fast Food places we went to, the increase in wine consumption(lol), and a lack on doing my daily walks...would I do it again..God willing and the creek don’t rise…the answer is yes……probably modify the adventure somewhat....I still want us to mostly camp in the Casita...and I believe they do also. But maybe along the way sprinkle in a couple...or more "Motel Sleep Overs".... .I think a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Skyline Drive area would be fun...maybe during Easter /Spring Break....we'll see...somehow/someway I also want to do my Canada/Alaska trip next year...though I will need a green light from my Doctors, which should be a no brainer, I hope....and more importantly a pass from my supportive " Bride".....
At the end of the Day it was one Hell of a ride… one that I will never forget and that I think every Opi and Omi should try.... at least once….I was fortunate in that I have watched The Boys several times solo for up to 2 weeks in the past….so the 3 of us knew each other and our “warts”…
I want to thank all of you that stopped by to read my daily ramblings and those of you that left all the positive comments….my photo’s for today are a look at some past memories…last year at this time I was wandering through Glacier, Yellowstone, Tetons, Badlands, etc…so I thought I would post some photos from that Adventure…until next time….Happy Trails…Horst sends
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