Growing up, we took exactly 2 vacations that involved crossing state lines. The rest were annual trips to the coast; "safe" trips to familiar places to spend time with known people (we too "hung out" with family w/o any kind of agenda). Those are nice, but leave you reeling with wanderlust.
Trips like the one you're about to take are far more valuable; both for see what's out there, and seeing what's inside you. I hope you have the drive of a lifetime! And while I'm sure you're on a deadline to get to Cali, try and do part of your travel on state highways/back roads- good, bad, or ugly that's where the "real America" lies.
P.S. +1 for Indiana Dunes! Close enough that you can see the Chicago skyline. Far enough away that it feels like you're looking at another planet.
Totally hear all of that. I'm planning the drive right now and definitely going to structure it in a way that we can see more than just I-80. Thanks for the tip!
(Indiana Dunes are the best. Lake Michigan will always be one of my favorite bodies of water.)
Grateful if I modeled something redemptive. I too wish we had created adventure while we were together. Eagerly following your vacay therapy and always glad to hear of safe returns. ♥️ Mom
Growing up, we took exactly 2 vacations that involved crossing state lines. The rest were annual trips to the coast; "safe" trips to familiar places to spend time with known people (we too "hung out" with family w/o any kind of agenda). Those are nice, but leave you reeling with wanderlust.
Trips like the one you're about to take are far more valuable; both for see what's out there, and seeing what's inside you. I hope you have the drive of a lifetime! And while I'm sure you're on a deadline to get to Cali, try and do part of your travel on state highways/back roads- good, bad, or ugly that's where the "real America" lies.
P.S. +1 for Indiana Dunes! Close enough that you can see the Chicago skyline. Far enough away that it feels like you're looking at another planet.
Totally hear all of that. I'm planning the drive right now and definitely going to structure it in a way that we can see more than just I-80. Thanks for the tip!
(Indiana Dunes are the best. Lake Michigan will always be one of my favorite bodies of water.)
Grateful if I modeled something redemptive. I too wish we had created adventure while we were together. Eagerly following your vacay therapy and always glad to hear of safe returns. ♥️ Mom
Great read! Also, maple cremee's slap
The essay from The Cut is educational, thank you.
I'm glad you liked it. I thought it was great.