The Trip in All

Wow, this may be the last blog post on the trip, as difficulties have arose so that we are coming home early. It has been such a journey, like no other. This excursion has reached on 48 states, and not just pass by's, but actual long stays with cities and countryside, museum and monument, fun stuff or boring meetings, in these states. We may leave stuff that we wouldn't do, like not seeing the nice stuff in Kansas or Maryland, but that is the magic of it... you can't do everything, and leaving something for another time makes not a whole state exhausted of all the possible activities for you to digest yourself in. I have loved this trip, had so much fun, been so entertained, and been so disturbed. I have also learned bad things, bad words, and things in the real world that aren't so pleasant. We've met the eccentric and the plain, the dull and the creepy, the tall and short, old and young, and poetic and stutter some. This trip has taught me to be all ears, all eyes, and all mouth when traveling America, and the primary lessons learned are probably to listen and learn, pay attention, and look around for the expected and unexpected. The country and world is a lot more interesting than a T.V. will ever be.

If I could list all the things I saw, heard, smelled, and touched, and all the amazing things I thought I'd never see, then it would take me to the end of my lifetime... not trying to brag or exxagerate. I will probably never tour the country again, but if I do, there'll be a couple of things I would never try again, but a whole lot more I would. One of the cool things about the U.S.A. is it is so big, but you only need to know one country and people are generally nice to you; different parts so far away from each other look like they would fit right together too. I mean like some places all around the country just look like Georgia, environment or houses or whatever. What's also really cool about this nation is how freely you can travel, just pick up a motor home, some cash, street smarts, and go. And I hope some of you do do that. Because the world is like a book, and those who don't travel read only a page of it. I know maybe your in a job or have a family, but what stopped us? We had great schools we were going to, Mom had parents that she loved and a family she loved too, and Dad had a dealership to manage, but yet, we just went and have never regretted it, although I did start with some reluctance. I really was bitter, sad, teary, and balling about going. I was mad at my parents. What if they consented and went? I'd probably be in a classroom learning stupid math equations and literary giants in class, or chilling with my friends in middle school, but I wouldn't have the best education in the whole world... hands on. Where you can see, touch, feel, and taste all of the wonders of America, man-made and formed by God. I'm so glad I have gone on this trip; it has given me the insight of knowing firsthand of our states and the patriotism every American should have. God Bless the U.S.A!

The trip will probably never cease to be a part of our lives. People will ask about it, and I'll always remember it, and the 6 living beings involved, my parents, Rebecca and I, and the dogs, will eternally reflect about the journey.

Well, enough reflection... I have to go stand up with my parents, look at all the commercial businesses we're seeing in Georgia, and spend time with my family. Who knows, maybe in a few days I'll see you, reader.

Because.... we're coming home,

Andrew.