We are preparing to leave for our trip around America with a stop in Canada to see our old home and many friends and relatives. The trip will take us from Palm City, Florida to Helen, Georgia for some much needed "riding the twisties" - the much heralded "Tail-of-the-Dragon" in particular.
From there we will wind our way through North Carolina and Virginia through the Appalachians to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where we will visit the famous battlefield and site of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Next we're off to Gloucester, Mass. to visit friends, then on to Bar Harbor, Maine for some R & R, and a few lobster suppers! Ottawa is next where we will visit many friends and renew old acquaintances. Then it's back to Pennsylvania for a couple of weeks to play in the Corey Creek Invitational golf tournament and ride some more twisties!!
From there we will head West to Sturgis for a few days of riding. We will be there BEFORE the famous Sturgis Rally. To us, this is the best time to get in some good riding and enjoy the area and people. As we leave, the masses will be arriving!
Then it's off to Glacier National Park for a few days, and on to Oregon for the Freightliner Chassis Owners Club Rally. From there we will head to Seattle to see family and friends - most notably "Mom" (John's), who is 97 and going strong!
Leaving Seattle, we will head to Crater Lake in Oregon, then to Coos Bay, Oregon for seafood and relaxation. From there it is into the Redwoods of California for a couple of days, then to San Francisco, which Suzanne has never seen. Yosemite is next on the itinerary, then a brief stop in Las Vegas. Bryce and Zion National Parks come next, followed by the Grand Canyon.
Leaving the Grand Canyon, we will tour the Navajo land to visit cliff dwellings, Monument Valley and other noted attractions. Then it's off to San Antonio, Texas, with a stop in Albuquerque to see John's cousin, Susan. San Antonio has a lot to offer and we plan to take in as much as possible.
The next stop is New Orleans for a couple of days, then on to Florida and the "stick house." We expect to cover 12 to 15,000 miles over a span of 4 plus months. And while we have a plan, there is always the chance (very good) that changes will be made as we travel. We are looking forward to the trip and hope you can follow along and enjoy it with us!!
Until the next post, CHEERS!!
Wow! What a great adventure you have planned! We will follow in awe. We're looking forward to seeing you in Ottawa and hearing about the first leg of your journey.
ReplyDeleteRick and Lynne
Have a great trip. We hope to camp with you guys again
ReplyDeleteJim and Carol
We would love to get together with you when you get to Ottawa. Keep in touch, OK?
ReplyDeleteDon & Dianne
That was just a slight stress test to test your resolve. You passed and are off and "motoring".
ReplyDeleteLynne and Rick
Wow, another stress test. Rember your new motto.
ReplyDeleteSounds like your new humming "mantra". You may need it a few more times until you perfect the turns and "the landing".
Town sounds delightful - beer and schnitzel kind of place.
Lynne and Rick