Trippin' with Thor: Trip 4

For this trip, my affirmation word is JOY! My wife and I took our fourth adventure in our camper van named Thor. Due to the fires in Colorado, we started this visualizing a beautiful destination with Fall colors, and we weren't disappointed. Where to this time? Wyoming! Did you know that the speed limit is 80 mph on the highway there...vroom vroom!

Day 1: Roaming the roads

First adventure stop - Camp Douglas (WWII POW Camp)

You would not imagine what would be behind the doors of this historic site. I was amazed at the history I discovered about this WWII POW Camp. If you ever decide to venture to this part of Wyoming, this is a must see.

Second adventure stop - Douglas Railroad Museum 

It was so cool to step back in time. We were able to go in an old caboose and a sleeping car built in 1950. This wasn't some "Don't Touch" exhibit. You got to "feel" what is was like in the train. The museum was just as amazing with its memorabilia.

Third adventure stop - Fort Caspar 

I can not explain my excitement at seeing this fort, the living quarters 1862 structure, as well as the barracks and mess hall built by the U.S. Army. You can even see the telegraph office used between 1862 - 1864.

Fourth adventure stop - War Birds Museum 

When we headed here, we never imagined a real-life airport museum. If you wanted to, they would even fly you around in one of the small passenger planes. I stuck with the stand up, stick your head in pilot replica. 

Last scoop of this gallivanter:

Of course, poetry must be a part of the story.

Come

out & 

listen to 

a little 

heaven

Poetry

and 

good 

jazz

springs 

out

Day 2: Roaming the roads

First adventure stop - Fort Phil Kearny

Although there is nothing left of the original structures, this fort has one of the most interesting histories of all the forts that I have seen thus far. From the film shown telling the history to the huge area outlining this fort, it is a BIG story. One that you will not want to miss, despite the misspelling on the stone. LOL!

Second adventure stop - Scenic US Highway 16

What a beautiful drive. These photos do not begin to give it justice. I would've drove out here just for the views. It was absolutely breath-taking.

Last scoop of this gallivanter:

Of course, poetry must be a part of the story.

Every

joy of 

the night

sweet new 

dinner

smells 

you 

people

want some

We love THOR, especially next to this 1880s Homesteader's cabin! Hope to share many more adventures. Bye for now...

Poetic Vision: Days 57 - 61

I have been affirming the following words this past week: experiences, enjoy, strength, quiet, and transforming. Doing daily affirmations has not only allowed me to focus on WHAT I want, but also HOW I want it. I envisioned experiences that I enjoyed. Experiences of strength and quiet. I called upon transforming experiences. This week has been amazing! 

As I continue to move into this next week, I will continue to visualize that which I want to materialize. I will affirm what I desire deep within my soul...and so it is!

Poetic Vision: Days 52 - 56

Since the trip with Thor, I have been affirming the following words: progress, opportunities, changes, magic, and welcome. I have indeed changed over these last 56 days. I have learned and I have grown. I have seen progress and opportunities abound. Magic has occurred and I welcome it all.

This is what I know - the Universe is absolutely crazy about me! 

Poetic Vision: Days 47 - 51

During our 4 day trip with Thor, I affirmed the following words: gift, miracles, spiritual, confidence, and unlimited. Whatever happens in my future will be beyond anything I can imagine. I just know it. That which I visualize WILL materialize or something better.

There is so much unlimited potential to be had. I choose to affirm that which I vision for my future. And so it is!

Poetic Vision: Days 42 - 46

I failed to post my vision book entries prior to our third trip in Thor. I just got so excited that it slipped my mind. So, I will now post those 5 day entries. I was affirming the following words on the days prior to leaving: potential, fruitful, peace, revealed, and manifestation.

We left on the 15th for our trip in Thor, after a fruitful development on Hipcamp (www.hipcamp.com) finding a replacement camping site due to the Colorado fires where we were originally headed. It was so peaceful there. Again, there was a materialization of what I had visualized on the 13th. Keep on believin'. Love to you all!

Trippin' with Thor: Trip 3

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!