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.
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.
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.