What’s your first big trip?

04/21/2023

This common question kind of begs one in return: Can you define “big”? I’m going to be making relatively short trips in California and Reno before I pick up my travel trailer. Is an over-night a big trip? Is 250 miles?

I suspect most people will consider

the trip to Texas a big one.

I haven’t decided on the specifics of the route yet, and it won’t be the same coming back as it will be on the trip out. I’ll be driving relatively slowly with the new puppy, taking our time to get there.

Then, we’ll pick up Princess A in Texas and pick up the travel trailer. The timing to get back will be wandering, as we’ll stay in ‘the neighborhood’ of the pickup location in case anything needs adjustment or fixing before we head home in earnest. It’s a lot harder to just “bring it by” if you’re 1500 miles away.

Does anyone have any must-see places like the biggest ball or yarn or most realistic T-Rex statue between the Bay Area and northern Texas? Best ribs? Beautiful sunsets? Friendly campgrounds? Send your ideas or suggestions to markieseemarkiedo@gmail.com.

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