Destination: Seattle, Washington
If I thought it was daunting before, I found the maps and the layout of Seattle so daunting, that I had to take a three day break, before I could begin to try to figure it out. Where is the center? What are all the waterways? What does one need to see? Where does one stay? Etc. Etc.
For the most part, we will be traveling west through some rather un-populated areas. Our major- city stops: Chicago, Minneapolis, and Seattle.
In all honestly, we don't do all that well navigating our way in densely urban territory. This time, hopefully, with various tools, it should be easier. For instance, we have a car now that has a built in navigation system. Plus, Gerry got a SmartPhone which also has a navigation system. (but of course that depends upon reception, I believe). That may mean that I will have to do the driving so Gerry can navigate the various devices. Usually, he drives, and I "navigate" by reading directions.
I've got our plan worked out as far as Seattle. After that, we will begin our trip back. In all of my whole entire life, I have never been away from "home" (wherever home has happened to be) for this length of time.
Can I do it? Given that many of the hotel reservations are non-refundable, I will certainly make my best effort! It is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We chose this particular journey because neither of us has ever been to Seattle. Neither of us likes to fly. Both of us like to be in control of our vehicle. And I have never been in most of those northern most states.
Our marriage has survived many things. I presume it will survive even this!
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