Friday, September 30, 2005
Road Atlas
While thinking about the trip I will take next week, I found myself needing a road atlas. Mapquest is okay when you just need directions, or recommendations, or whatever. But nothing beats the real paper map. I love to look at the roads, the options, the places and possibilities along the way... When I was a kid (and even older) I used to love to figure out where we were on the map, and then how long it would take for us to get to our destination. Looking back I realize that I was very destination oriented. Always wanting to be there. But that could also be the result of traveling with a family of 9. Now I try to enjoy the getting there too. I am in fact greatly looking forward to going to West Virginia next week. I have never done more than drive through a small portion of the state, so it will be a milestone trip in that regard. But getting there should be wonderful too. The trees will be turning towards their autumn glory, the rolling landscape is beautiful, I get to stop and visit my wonderful daughter (and spend a night in her dorm!), and I have a very interesting and fun traveling companion. And then to stay with dear old friends for a few relaxing days. All in all it should be a terrific trip! I'm getting out the atlas now...
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Your wonderful daughter cannot wait for your arrival. She wanted to talk to you this morning/yesterday on IM, but is experiencing loss of internet connection, along with most of the rest of campus. She will, however, find a way to talk to you before you come. And she hopes that there will be some changing of colors in the leaves, although they say it is too dry to see much of that. Perhaps you could bring some rain with you...
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