Count Down to My Solo Summer Roadtrip

Yep, that’s right. I’m hitting the road, by myself, and heading West. It’s a trip that’s been a year and half in the making. It was supposed to be my 40th present to myself, but I like to plan things out and well, my first option was to go cruising with friends, but due to lack of finances and er…friends able to take off on a whim, I decided I’d take the celebration to them instead.

Unfortunately, time limits me to the west coast, but maybe next time I’ll travel east!

So here’s my tentative itinerary. The great thing about traveling alone is that I can do what I want when I want and I’m gonna do just that! If you’re a friend, faithful blog reader, or new to my musings, and you’re on my route, give me a shout (okay, didn’t mean that to rhyme.)

First stop is Denver, Colorado where my pal Danica has almost talked me into attending the Master’s Seminar. And I’m really close to writing the check. First have to make sure there’s money IN the check book!

Denver to Yellowstone Park

Yellowstone to  Southern Idaho to visit my new feels-like-we’ve-been-friends-forever friend, Jessie where she’s gonna turn me into a cowgirl or redneck and take me to the coffee place Brandilyn Collins used in her Kanner Lake series!

Idaho to Portland, Oregon…to the coast to visit Canon Beach because Jim Rubart painted such a wonderful picture of the place in his book ROOMS that I just have to see it for myself.

Then Oregon Coast down California…Yeah, California is BIG so hoping to make a couple stops along the way…not sure where. Open to suggestions!

California to Grand Canyon, Arizona to visit my pal Georgianna

Arizona to Texas, maybe…depends how much time I have. I’d love to go to the beach!

So there you have it! My road trip! It’s almost too real to believe it’s going to happen in less than two months!