If anyone watched the movie Road Trip from 2000 (or even the trailer for that matter) there was nothing fun or good about that flick. My recent Road Trip with Nancy and Melissa however, was all fun with loads of good times.
After packing up the MVY rental house and the car to the hilt, we waved good-bye to Massachusetts and the East Coast heading to our new adventure in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a journey of approximately 1500 miles. First stop beautiful Niagara Falls, NY. My expectations were not the highest. Yes, there is a touristy feel, but it does not take away from the spectacular and amazing power of Mother Nature. The mist rises regardless of the weather and can be seen for miles as 600,000 US gallons per second flow over the falls!
Less than 24 hours later we were on the road again traveling west and south along the Canadian border on our way to Chicago, IL (Chitown to us mid-westerners). There was no construction or tolls, little traffic, smooth roads and the On Route areas were new and clean! Tim Horton's was the fast food choice at every stop. We thought it must be the Canadian version of McDonald's and were pleasantly surprised that healthier options were offered- soups and sandwiches as well as donuts and other pastries that we by passed even though they looked fresh and delicious.
Although there are a few wind turbines in MA (on Cape Cod and MVY) I had not previously seen a wind farm. This part of Canada seems perfect for them because the terrain is very flat and there is nothing but corn and soybean fields for miles and miles. We re-entered the USA through Detroit (a pretty skyline from afar), crossed the state to drive along the shore of Lake Michigan, through not so beautiful Indiana where a billboard proclaimed that 4,000 plus bridges statewide were in need of repair! It was an 8 hour plus drive and the skyline of Chitown was a welcome sight. We packed two days and three nights with sightseeing, dining, and wining. An architectual boat cruise along the Chicago River (wonderfully informative, hope I can retain some of the info imparted),
Navy Pier and the ferris wheel (I couldn't take a picture as we were all a little freaked out because it was so high),
the famous Bean,
the biggest and coolest amphitheater,
drinks at Trump Tower,
and the cherry on the sundae, a tour of Wrigley Field and the club house.
Then it was on the road again to our final destination -- HOME! We even played the tourist in Minneapolis taking a segway tour which was a blast,
but the main event was moving into the new digs.
Thanks Melissa and Nancy for partaking of a road trip with Tour Guide Barbie, helping with the move, and most important making memories. Love you!
1 comment:
One of my best vacations ever! Had a blast and really enjoyed spending the week with you guys. Thanks for the memories! Love you!
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