Although we aren’t really going anywhere exciting … today is the day we leave on our BIG Adventure. We are sooooo excited. (I may be more excited than the kids!!!!)
We will only be driving to Hot-Lanta, but you have to start an adventure somewhere.
Everyone keeps asking “are you ready” … “are you packed” ??? Well … I’m not the type to stress over these kinds of things. There are waaaayyyyy too many Wal-Marts between here and California to worry about packing too much. We have loaded the camper with our matching t-shirts and some clothes …. some food for snacks and meals for the first few days … a few camping supplies … a few things to keep the kids busy while riding … and if we missed anything … well … there are stores on every exit.
We also don’t have an official plan …. just heading out on i-40 with some places we want to see … when things are going well … we will stay longer … if the kids aren’t interested … then we just move on …. same thing for CA … I would love to make it all the way to the coast BUT if the road trip gets too crazy … well … we adjust for fun and memories … rather distance and landmarks.
Of course you guys know we homeschool … so …. all this is going to be a great educational experience without the normal classroom!!
Check back here often … I hope to post info and photos during our ride time … you know … when we move from location to location …. which will probably be everyday …. got lots of miles to cover … maybe we can load a video or two … I’m sure you all would love to see the craziness happening inside the “Flying Dutchmen” … that’s what we have named the RV.
Pray for our saftey!
Tabitha & Jamie along with Jikkal, Dancing Mermaid, Stormy Cloud, & Sea Monkey
Tags: America, Camping, Homeschool, RV, Stricklands, Travel
July 10th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Jikkal, Dancing Mermaid, Stormy Cloud and Sea Monkey – who’s who?
We will be thinking of you these next few weeks. So glad to hear the relaxed attitude too!
July 11th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Have fun will be following your progress.