Adventure Awaits ... Go Find It!

 We are a little more than 2 weeks out from our BIG 2023 Road Trip through the southern states of America.  It is an adventure to accomplish a few different goals, both the mundane and the lofty:

1.  To help us with our long standing goal to finish visiting all 50 states while we're still in our 50's.  2020 lockdown slowed our progress just a bit as we both hit the big 5-0 that year.  So, we're catching up by hitting a bunch all at once.

2.  We'll be going through the states pretty quickly and won't experience everything.  This will be a small taste of what areas of the country we'd want to return to one day to fully enjoy the adventures available.

3.  2022 (and a bit beyond) has been a heavy time for us.  While I was given a bit of a reprieve and found some much needed healing time over December and January (I stayed in California to help with Aubrey's recovery after ACL surgery), Brian has stayed in the constant fray with no breaks on the demands of his time from work, home, and his family's needs.  On a rough day, out of nowhere, he suggested we take this trip for him to get a break from everything, all at once.  We hope this will be a time when he can let his mind and body energy slow.  Get out of the 'fight or flight' anxiety that kept him revved up 24/7.  Find some connection with nature and get us both grounded in what we want for our future.

My goal is to write and post pictures every few days to keep a record of our time on the road.  Meant just for family and friends.  Nothing exciting, probably, but if you're interested in following our progress ... welcome along.  It's fun to share these things with others and learn their reactions.