After 29 days, 8,667 miles, 96 bottles of water, countless sodas, six boxes of granola bars, approximately 350 gallons of gas, more fast food than I care to mention, some incredible meals, no illnesses, no car problems, no speeding tickets, and more unbelievable experiences than any two people should get to have in a lifetime, we are home. Today, we left Colorado Springs, Colorado around 10 a.m. Central Standard Time, and arrived at 1211 Pinewood Dr., Pacific, Missouri at 11:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. We are tired; we are happy, and we are glad to be home.While I am thankful for the bounty of Kansas, it is no fun to drive (or ride) through this state, and I have to say, eastern Colorado is really no better. We were not interested in any of the small roadside attractions, and therefore, stopped only for food and gasoline. One of the many "ranking" questions Tim asked today: "What was your worst day?"
My answer with an impish grin, "Today." We were both anxious to get home, but it was quite anti-climactic to end the trip with a thirteen and a half hour drive across the flattest land in the country.
I have had fun writing this blog. Some nights it was all I could do to get a few pictures posted; other evenings, I entertained myself trying to recreate the events of the day. While some of you commented regularly (thank you, by the way), others of you have followed our trip and lived it with us as anonymous armchair travelers. If you have enjoyed this blog, it would be great if you would leave just one comment with your name now that it will be coming to an end. You don't have to write anything fancy, just let me know you were reading. It's nice to know who was following.
We can't wait to talk to you all and fill you in on more details of the trip. Thanks for reading!
14 comments:
Welcome home, weary travelers!
Following your adventures has been so much fun. Your blog was the first place I went each morning when I signed on. Now what? What do I do now? Will you continue the blog with the adventures of unpacking and readjusting to real life. How about a trip to your quaint local grocery store...Schnucks! Or maybe the adventures of getting your tires rotated? Surely, there are other experiences to share. Oh, how about preparing for the first day of school.
So happy you all had a great time, even happier you are home, safe and sound.
Love you both,
Deane,BBS,FEP
Did you go somewhere ?
Just kidding, I also read everyday and enjoyed the pictures as well. The girls loved the pictures of the animals.
Glad you are both home safe.
Your Little bro
My “Top 10 Blog Entries”:
10) Bravery: although it made me nervous just reading about your adventure
9) Hoodoo Ya’ Love?: Title, blog, and pictures—outstanding
8) Tim’s Philosophy of Life: Must be an inherited philosophy
7) Purple Mountain Majesty: Sounds vaguely familiar, was certainly appropriate
6) Good Ol’ Ernie: Great character study. Wonder how the locals describe him?
5) For All You Worriers Out There: Okay, that would be me—and one or two others!
4) Blue: We teach those students that sometimes the simple word is best—Blue!
3) Yosemite Revisited: Good model for compare/contrast writing, Mrs. Branson!
2) One Packed Day: Loved the description of SF!
1) There’s No Place Like Home: Okay, I’m glad you went, enjoyed, and made your way home safely—God is good and creative!
Helen
Tim & Amy,
Glad you made it home safe and sound. My only regret is that you missed the "Scenic Flint Hills" of Kansas. I can remember in my youth traveling...well that's another story.
Your big bro and understudy for FEP. (BBB is just not me)
Welcome Home, Bransons!
I, and a number of others, really enjoyed your blog and especially the pictures! Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you on a wonderful vacation. Can't wait to talk with you about the trip. Glad you are home safe!
Andy B.
I have an understudy???
Who knew?
I knew you had an understudy, but I thought it was me!
I know I could never be a understudy to Deane (but aren't you suppose to have dreams) I guess growing up their were just too many times Deane bossed me around while playing school in the backyard at 626 Emerson Avenue (that’s in Wichita KS). Talk about being scarred for life, I think Oprah calls it the second kid syndrome. (January 5th 2004 episode)
Amy you really are the understudy, I just like saying FEP
Welcome Back, guys! I, too, thank the Lord for His protection, provision, and perfect travel plan! Where are ya headed next year??? North, south, or East?
Just as long as Lee's Summit is on the route, right?
Love, Teri
Amy, not to worry, you are the FEP understudy.
And Craig, just remember...I'm not bossy--I just have better ideas! Uh-huh, yeah, it's true. You know it is.
Amy, what's with the secret security letters? I feel like I'm on Metrotix buying concert tickets.
The security letters are to eliminate spamming.
Welcome Back Amy and Tim,
I have to admit I am ver envious of your trip and I know that seeing your pictures and reading your comments is going to cost me a lot of money in the future - I have to see some of those places; they are incredible!
- Desi
Do I really need to comment? You know I loved it...every blog, picture, etc. I had my family and friends looking at it too! I think next year you should go east and do the whole blogging thing again. So when are we going to Viviano's (on the hill of course).
Dana
I know that I am a little late in posting this, but I read every single bog you wrote and looked at every single picture. I loved every minute of it. I felt like I was a part of your incredible journey. Thanks for the shout-out about Zion. I love that place like no other. Molly
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