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Whatever the mind of [wom]man can conceive and believe, it can achieve - Napoleon Hill

So, now what?

What do you do when your world gets turned upside down?  You look for the tequila bottle and put those lemons to good use.

I have unexpectedly been giving time off to wander, so wander I will. Starting September 27, 2018 I am going to jump in my car and drive in a big loop around the USA.  I am starting in the Mid-Atlantic area and then head up to Maine.  From Maine I start my westward expansion towards Oregon.  I know October is already winter up in the north. I am going to be smart about it and stick to lower passes.  Even if that means I'll end up driving longer.  I also know that I've never gone camping voluntarily. I do know that the road is long and dangerous, and yet it beckons. I know I am going to get lost, a lot. I think I have some gypsy genes floating around in my DNA (some day I'll take the test, but I am afraid it will be 0% and there goes the myth).



I also know that if I don't do this now, I will regret it latter.

If not now, when?

As of 10/13/2018



I am going to chronicle my journey  so that one day my nieces can be inspire to follow their dreams and hopefully learn from my mistakes.  I am sure I am going to be screwing up A LOT - but life is not perfect and no amount of research can ever replace the experience that "going out there" can give you.

So, if you have any recommendations, advice, and good thoughts it is all welcome! Do you know someone in the route that I can have coffee with? Please let me know! I am hoping to meet as many people as possible.  Do you have a "can't miss" list? share it with me please! Do you know that the mountains passes are too snowy at this time but you know a better way around? Do let me know!

If you have negative, fearful, doubtful thoughts, please keep them to yourself... fallow along in the blog or on Facebook so you can tell me "told ya so" if you want.  You can even keep an eye on my progress so you can have the pleasure of alerting the authorities if I don't check-in in more than 48 hours.  I am going to be checking as often as possible, but there may be areas with no cell or wi-fi. But right now, right at this moment, when I am tingling with anticipation and I am full of plans and dreams and projects PLEASE keep the negative away


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Unknown said…
Good luck! You might want to use the following apps to find campsites: All Stays, Campendium, and Freecampsites.net. Also, it is definitely going to be cold in Yellowstone......it’s already getting into the 20s at night. I love the area but you might want to consider heading to Utah instead; spectacular scenery and options for warm or cold weather depending on the altitude. Best of luck! Happy travels!
September 23, 2018 at 9:24 AM
Chinita Chapina said…
Bette, I am going to splurged for a hotel in the area! :)
September 24, 2018 at 3:54 PM
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