The countdown is underway!! We hit the
road in only 50 DAYS!! We've made some progress on the motor home
and the travel plans are coming along, but I have to admit my anxiety
level is rising as the days tick away. The King is running well and
we've made some other repairs, but still have lots to do!!
The husband and the teen spent the last couple of weekends chasing down the remaining electrical issues and we seem to have them all worked out. We installed 2 new house batteries that should allow us to run without plugging in for at least a couple of days. They also installed some vent covers on the roof vents so we can keep them open while we're on the road. The teen LOVED hanging out on the roof!
Luckily, life hasn't been all work...I took the teen on a nice little educational trip to Washington D.C. over spring break. We had a great time, saw Monticello:
We're moving into the more “fun” updates on the motor home (new cushions and seats and other creature comforts) so I hope to have some more updates soon! Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we'll be able to do a little more each weekend. 50 days...wow, we'll be on the road before you know it!
The husband and the teen spent the last couple of weekends chasing down the remaining electrical issues and we seem to have them all worked out. We installed 2 new house batteries that should allow us to run without plugging in for at least a couple of days. They also installed some vent covers on the roof vents so we can keep them open while we're on the road. The teen LOVED hanging out on the roof!
We have also been busy working out our
route, finding places to camp and researching things to see. I
started at the library where I signed out this book:
It looked like a great guide to the
beauty and wonder of Americas' National Parks and I thought it would
be really helpful. We never got past the first two chapters...which
were all about avoiding bear and mountain lion attacks while in the
parks. In case you're wondering, if you encounter a bear you should
wave your arms and make lots of noise. If you should happen to run
into a mountain lion your best bet is to duck your head and back away
slowly. I would prefer not to need either strategy and visions of
bears using the motor home as a giant tasty chew toy were stressing
me out, so we returned that book. And bought this one:
Maps, tips, places to stay, things to
do and see and great restaurant suggestions! It contains preplanned
road trips and historical and cultural information and no scary
bears. Much better!
Luckily, life hasn't been all work...I took the teen on a nice little educational trip to Washington D.C. over spring break. We had a great time, saw Monticello:
all the
monuments and a handful of the many museums there. The teen loved
the Air and Space museum:
and the Newseum:
We also saw the Holocaust
Museum, which is very well done but emotionally draining, and the
American History Museum, with Dorthy's ruby slippers and Archie
Bunker's chair. We had a great dinner at America Eats Tavern and
stayed with some wonderful friends. We even got to spend a bit of
time with my cousin and her kids!
We're moving into the more “fun” updates on the motor home (new cushions and seats and other creature comforts) so I hope to have some more updates soon! Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we'll be able to do a little more each weekend. 50 days...wow, we'll be on the road before you know it!
