Today was the first day of real rain. I guess it’s a sign that Summer is nearing an end and the Winter weather is on it’s way. Of course I don’t mind the rain too much. It keeps Oregon green, it provides us with necessary water and it cleans the air.
In fact I love the smell of the air after it has rained; so fresh and clean and new. Have you ever listened to one of those recordings of a thunderstorm with the sound of the rain? I find them incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Of course they are not for everyone.
This time of year is also when I start to get that travel bug. OK, when do I not have the travel bug? I’ve got my passport renewed and am ready to go. The world is our playground. We only need to commit to exploring her.
So here is a question. If you could go anywhere in the world for free, where would you go?
Without doubt, I’d opt for a month long river trip down the Colorado through the Grand Canyon followed by a backpack trip along the North Rim. My dream trip!
This reminds me of a Steve McQueen quote I’ve always felt at one with: “I’d rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth”.
Let’s do it! We still have to plan out our trip to go to every single National Park. I’m ready when you are.
I hear you – however when I got my new Passport it was a bitter-sweet day. I had all but 3 pages in my old one full and then it hit me “I have to get a new one” with no money in the account I could not just o and fill the last few pages. I was ticked. Oh well.
I have a new one to go and fill. Seriously man – I want to know where you are going and when, I am so excited for you guys.
Tim, I just got mine renewed as I wanted to take advantage of the old pricing structure and while they sent my old one back as well (with holes in it) they didn’t add in my pages with my stamps from my previous travels. So now I’m starting over again. Maybe I can actually fill this one up this time.