My husband and I just returned from a vacation out west. In addition to airline miles, we traveled another 3900+ in the rental car. We experienced such a precious gift of time together, all while sightseeing this beautiful country.
I’ve shared before that I have a unique collection…newspapers from state capitals. I have such a passion for travel that years ago, I thought it would be a great idea to start collecting newspapers from each state capital, ensuring that I would get to every state in the union one day (because “the rule” is that I actually have to GO to that city to get the newspaper – not just ask someone to bring/send it to me). Thankfully, I’ve had the privilege of getting many over the last nearly nearly 14-15 years.
In my 2013 bucket list post earlier this year, I noted that I planned to add at least one more to my collection this year. Thanks to this recent vacation, I was able to add six more: Oklahoma City (OK), Phoenix (AZ), Salt Lake City (UT), Cheyenne (WY), Denver (CO), and Lincoln (NE). I already had some from the other states we visited last week.
We were able to spend time with family and see some landscape beauties that God created: the Kansas prairies, the New Mexican mountains, the cactus plants in Arizona, the snow-capped mountains of Utah, the plains of Wyoming, a distant view of the Coloradan Rockies, and the GRAND CANYON, among other things. We also visited Las Vegas (that can be a little shocking to behold!) and the nearby Hoover Dam (impressive structure!). We packed a lot into nine days but are so thankful for the time away and the time together.
God even blessed us with the ability to be delayed on our flights coming home, allowing Delta to give us both vouchers for future flights. Woohoo!!!
I’ve also taken a brief blog vacation. I needed a little time away to just – pause – and listen to Abba for awhile. He’s refreshed and refueled me, and I look forward to connecting here with you more often.
Here are a few pics from our not-so-wild west vacation adventure:
Looks like a fabulous vacation! So happy for you that you are happy again!!! Happy New Year!
Cindy – we had a great time! So thankful that God gave us that trip to share together. Happy New Year to you too sweet lady!