For this trip, my affirmation word is HAPPY! My wife and I took our third adventure in our camper van named Thor. After cancelling our trip to Southeast Colorado due to the fires, I quickly began visualizing our next destination. We were headed East. Kansas - our 4th state in 4 weeks! We are happy and loving life!
Day 1: Roaming the roads
First adventure stop - Buffalo Bill's Cultural Center
It was nice to get out, stretch our legs, grab some photos and eat lunch by the corn fields. I'm so grateful for this life I live and family I have.
Second adventure stop - High Plains Camping and RV
We stopped for the night at a RV campground never expecting bunnies, goats, chickens and cows. We watched the sun set on the Kansas plains, which brought a huge smile to my face
and happiness to my heart.
Last scoop of this gallivanter:
Of course, poetry to end the night.
love
and play
always
so that
our two
souls
will
know
happy
yes
!!!
Day 2: Roaming the roads
First adventure stop - Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Although it was extremely hot, it was a really cool adventure to stop and see nature's forces at work. There are 250 acres of rock formations from more than 80 million years ago to view
from three overlooks.
Second adventure stop - Monument Rocks (aka chalk pyramids)
This was by far the coolest natural feature of our entire trip. We were able to see these rock formations that were as tall as 70 feet. In 2008, more than 24,000 people from all 50 states cast votes to determine Kansas’ most important natural or manmade wonders and this was among them.
This is a MUST see!
Last scoop of this gallivanter:
Of course, poetry to end the night.
picture
time away
beneath
beautiful
brilliant
sky art
relaxing
beside the
river and
resting
beneath
the warm
sun
transform
Day 3: Roaming the roads
First adventure stop - C2T Ranch on the Saline River
We found this fabulous Ranch spot off of an app called Hipcamp. It was such a peaceful spot to spend a couple of days. Getting to the spot was a challenge on some very rustic ranch roads, but Thor was a trooper. The sunset, fireflies, and starry night sky was so worth it.
The dogs agreed - it was PAWsome! If you care to follow their adventures, you can find them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TwoHappyTails/
Last scoop of this gallivanter:
Of course, poetry to end the night.
rise
gorgeous
dogs
and
walk in
nature
dance out
in the
morning
live wind
chorus
Day 4: Roaming the roads
First adventure stop - Old Fort Bissell
This is where we met teacher Miss Millie. She was taking precautions amidst COVID-19, unlike most of the people we saw in Kansas. Although, we did see a photo from 1935 of kids in goggles and masks during the Dust Bowl. Boy, were there some crazy "rules" for teachers back in 1827 (see below). You can find other really interesting things on the curator's blog at: https://fortbissell.wordpress.com/
Second adventure stop - St. Francis Motorcycle Museum
Guess what we found here? One of Thor's relatives - a 1906 Thor Racer. Thor motorcycles were made between 1903 - 1916. I loved reading the information about it. To read more on this cool museum, go to: https://www.facebook.com/St-Francis-Motorcycle-Museum-829585667066415/
If you love motorcycles, you will love this place. The volunteers there knew so much about the bikes, and their history. They had so many stories to share, including how they came to have a vault in the building for their oldest motorcycle - a 1902 Orient motorcycle.
Regardless of where we go or what we do when we get there, it's about the journey not the destination. Until next time, stay safe and healthy. Toodles!
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