I've talked about the trip to New York, the craziness of trying to buy a car, and the adorable proposal that all took place within the first couple days of this road trip we were going on. Now its time to talk about the road trip itself. What we had planned for the first day of the road trip was to leave bright and early at 8:00AM, bags packed and car filled up with gas. However, as life particularly goes... we were late. We ended up leaving at around 1:00PM after picking up the rental car (which took a while), eating pizza waiting for the rental car (a great way to pass time), and watching the rain POUR outside the small car rental shop. Interesting start to our trip but still good, nonetheless.
If you have not heard of roadtrippers.com, you really should check it out! It made our trip even more fun because we were able to stop at these oddball stops that no one has really heard about, that weren't the typical "tourist" stops. Erika had mapped out what stops we were going to stop at and it gives you directions, reviews, and has a "rad-o-meter" rating for each stop. Unfortunately, due to the torrential downpour that engulfed us all the way through Virginia, we didn't end up stopping at any of the first three stops (they were all outdoors). We ended up stopping at a pretty cool hotel (with a pool!) and hung out there. We stopped at a Wal Mart in Virginia and made sure to get groceries first and foremost. What was intended to be a "healthy" grocery outing became a candy fest matched with mini french fry chips, peanut butter and jelly for very nutritious lunches, and of course doughnut holes! When we got to the hotel, we organized all of the snacks and watched some TV and listened to the storm warnings we were just barely missing. Soon enough we were fast asleep resting for the long drive we were about to take the next day.
This second day was the day of our first excursion. Our plan was to see a waterfall at a national park but we soon found out that looking at that waterfall would cost us $20 each.. So we made it fun anyways. We found a different, coolER FREE waterfall to look at and take pictures by.
Excursion #1 was a success- plus as we were on our way back to the freeway, we took a quick detour to the UK same location and visited Stonehendge Foamhendge. It was cool!
Our next stop was in Tennessee. The only problem with the "roadtrippers.com" website is that some of the information is outdated and inaccurate. What we thought would be a giant guitar store ended up being just a giant guitar.. but hey, when do you ever see that?!
So far our trip was going wonderfully and the weather was turning out after all. One thing I have realized with road trips is no matter how well you know someone, there is much, much more you will learn. And that goes for people you don't know as well. You get to know them: well, and quickly. You form this type of special bond with that group of people you're literally stuck with for a week or so. And even though you learn of pet peeves that you didn't know you had, or different mannerisms that someone else has that you were unaware of, no matter how much those things annoy you, what really needs to happen is you just have to GET OVER IT. There's no point to sitting in anger for the rest of the trip because someone chews weird or has a different point of view as you. You're wasting your time. Have patience, and know that something you do probably annoys someone else just as much. That's the beauty of people. No one is the same, life would be SO boring if that were the case. Enjoy each others company and learn to let go of the small things.
I am so happy that I as able to go on this trip with Arthur. Our relationship strengthened as we grew closer and learned ways to best love each other. I am so blessed to have him in my life and this trip was such an amazing experience for us.
I'll continue writing about our road trip soon! I'll also start talking about mine and Arthur's trip to CANADA! For now, enjoy your Friday, and remember: let go of the small things.
If you have not heard of roadtrippers.com, you really should check it out! It made our trip even more fun because we were able to stop at these oddball stops that no one has really heard about, that weren't the typical "tourist" stops. Erika had mapped out what stops we were going to stop at and it gives you directions, reviews, and has a "rad-o-meter" rating for each stop. Unfortunately, due to the torrential downpour that engulfed us all the way through Virginia, we didn't end up stopping at any of the first three stops (they were all outdoors). We ended up stopping at a pretty cool hotel (with a pool!) and hung out there. We stopped at a Wal Mart in Virginia and made sure to get groceries first and foremost. What was intended to be a "healthy" grocery outing became a candy fest matched with mini french fry chips, peanut butter and jelly for very nutritious lunches, and of course doughnut holes! When we got to the hotel, we organized all of the snacks and watched some TV and listened to the storm warnings we were just barely missing. Soon enough we were fast asleep resting for the long drive we were about to take the next day.
This second day was the day of our first excursion. Our plan was to see a waterfall at a national park but we soon found out that looking at that waterfall would cost us $20 each.. So we made it fun anyways. We found a different, coolER FREE waterfall to look at and take pictures by.
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| Our FREE waterfall :) |
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I am so happy that I as able to go on this trip with Arthur. Our relationship strengthened as we grew closer and learned ways to best love each other. I am so blessed to have him in my life and this trip was such an amazing experience for us.
I'll continue writing about our road trip soon! I'll also start talking about mine and Arthur's trip to CANADA! For now, enjoy your Friday, and remember: let go of the small things.
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