We left Salisbury on August 22, 2013. The drive across country was an unbelievable experience.
things went well day one and two - Coco was my ever present traveling companion.
After Pennsylvania, Ohio. Illinois, Indiana and Nebraska - we hit Wyoming:
For the first time the landscape changed. Big rugged rock outcroppings along miles and miles of plains.
We traveled on through storms-wind-hail-and even a 50mph. dust storm. Then we arrived in Utah.
Utah was magnificent. Jaw-droppingly beautiful - to look at - from the side of the road. But we had to drive through these mountains. The Grand Tetons!! Sketchy. Teetering on the edge of 7800' mountain passes with 18 wheelers buzzing past at 80-mph was a little much for me. I got through it, but as soon as we got to the hotel for the night I kissed the ground and threw up. Seriously. The next time I see the Grand Tetons it will be from the window of a plane.
We continued on through Idaho, still mountainous, (eek) and stopped in Boise for Dinner. Boise was a beautiful mountain town. Vibrant downtown, good food - good beer. After a good nights sleep we woke up ready for the final leg - OREGON!
We pulled into Bend, Oregon about 1:30p.m. Not surprising, Bend greeted us with the beauty we had remembered.
The sun was shining, blue skies above. Home Sweet Home.
Congratulations on making the dream come true. Can't wait to see more of your new home, town, life, etc. Miss you all!! Every time I see a white Jeep, I still look to see if it might be you. Hugs.
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