Next May is a “big” birthday for me. Don’t ask. I want to do something special. My childhood friend Joan was born the same year, except her birthday is in June. When I visited her in tiny Morland in North Western England in April, after not seeing her since we were twenty-years old in our home country of Zambia, we made a pact to get together to celebrate this milestone. Of course this was in a pub (pronounced poob in that neck of the woods) after a couple glasses of wine. We talked about meeting in London.
But here’s the thing, she never mentioned that pact again and well, I don’t want to remind her. I mean after all we have all these starchy British/South African/German/French genes that preclude “pushing” oneself on another. Know what I mean? Plus, I started getting these brochures from The Sierra Club advertising hiking trips to The Great Wall of China, Ecuador, the Patagonia Circuit, Argentina and Chile.
And America. I’ve always wanted to explore the U. S. of A., ever since I was eleven years old, plotting my escape from Africa. But after thirty years in this country, I still have a lot of exploring to do. Not one for making as they say, a “bucket list,”–I hate cliches–I’m making a list nonetheless, just not calling it that.
Here’s my plan, rent or buy one of those little old teardrop caravans, which were popular from the early 30’s to the mid 70’s, hitch it up behind my nine-year-old Nissan Altima and tool around the country with my dogs. Maybe I’ll even hook up with “Sisters on The Fly” (We Have More Fun Than Anyone)—Caravans, Campfires, and Tales from the Road. What do you think?
I think you should do it! I would love to travel and explore with my “home” trailing behind me. I think it’s a splendid idea and I hope you stop by to visit when you’re on the road!
You’re on!
come to the USA! You’ll like it here, outside of our ridiculous bickering politicians and not so great economic recovery….we still have some cool sights to see:)
I LOVE the States!
Couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate it! What a gran idea. Love camping etc but hove not done it for “yonkS” as Ian is not a fan!
Come now, Donna, how about a little caravan holiday on your own, or come and join me for a couple of weeks.
I think you should do whatever makes you feel the happiest. For me it would be sand, sun, surf and a cute cabana boy with a steady supply of colorful cocktails. 🙂
Hey, Jayne, I can do that too along the way.
Oh yes– the road– to travel has been so good for my muse over time, and I miss it, now housebound w/ no mobililty so that everything becomes a matter of once there, how will I get around?
I too think of a little teardrop pull-trailer for two– me, my Golden Retriever Munchkin. Bon Voyage… xxxj
Jenne, you should check out “Sisters of The Fly.” It is possible.
I think you should meet Jayne for a cocktail on the beach, then go wherever your heart takes you . . .
I think an entire wine country tour in her neck of the woods. You’re invited.