November 28th, 2014
We have arrived to Denver, Colorado finally! The last two days have been long driving days on flat roads with not much to look at. When we went through the southern part of Kansas headed northwest, we counted 68 Hawks in less than a 3 hour span. We thought at first when we saw the 6th one that it was unbelievable but come on...68...yes it really happened! It was a beautiful sight. Some hawks were soaring in front of the RV and others stood proud on a fence post guarding the cattle in the fields. Another highlight was the warm weather. It was 70-75 degrees in some areas we went through!
Yesterday for Thanksgiving we ate at a Marriot Hotel and had a nice thanksgiving feast which was so big we had leftover turkey sandwiches today. Soon, we will finish eating our apple pie too. We ended up going to a mall in Wichita, Kansas to find a navy blue suit for my cruise ship job. Scott was a trooper and helped me find just the right shoes and navy suit that I needed.
We made a video today of the RV, it's our first one together so bear with us :)
Click here to view a tour of Vantastic
Hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and everyone has their power back!
Love you,
Heidi
Friday, November 28, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27th, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving!
Scott and I are currently in Quapaw, Oklahoma. Yesterday we drove across the northern part of Arkansas to get here. We used the "RV Parky" app on the cell phone which recommended an RV parking area at the Quapaw Casino. When reading the website for reviews, people stated that when they signed up for the casino 'club card', they got a free night to park overnight in the RV parking lot (which has electronic, free Wi-Fi and water hook up). The club card is free to sign up and gives you points when you play slot machines...eventually you get discounts towards restaurants, hotel rooms, etc. So we decided to sign up and when we did, they gave us each $10 to spend on slot machines, $10 to spend on food at anytime, one free night of RV parking and 10% off products at the gas station nearby. We were excited to spend free money on the slot machines, I came out even but Scott ended up winning $30 using their money! We spent our $10 each on breakfast this morning at a restaurant in the casino.
This morning we found a monument that represents a spot where you can stand and be in three states at one time (Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas). I don't believe I have been to three states at one time before so that was pretty neat. Currently, Scott is checking the air in the tires, replacing a tail light that went out and then we will put the anti-freeze down the water system pipes so that they do not freeze as the weather is getting colder the further west we drive.
Yesterday I learned about my options for doing a cruise in December. Originally they offered me to do a cruise that would be a 30 day extended cruise to Hawaii and Tahiti however I would have to leave December 15th, I wouldn't get an official orientation, and I wouldn't be able to bring anyone along unless they could fly out of the US to one of the ports we land on. So, to give myself more time to prepare for my first cruise, to get an actual orientation and to have a guest come with me I will be leaving from December 21st to January 18th to cruise around the Caribbean Islands (this includes the Cayman Islands, Key West, Bahamas, and Cozumel just to name a few!). I will be doing four seven day cruises back to back. I am excited for this new career opportunity. I feel excited, nervous, scared, and happy all at the same time! I will try to continue updating my blog as I continue my adventures out to sea (I should have access to free Wi-Fi on the ship). The cruise ship I will be on carries 2300 passengers and 900 crew members. This will be an entire new world for me as I have never even been on a cruise ship!
Scott and I will be having our Thanksgiving meal somewhere in Kansas today. We have yet to decide if we will go to a hotel restaurant and have a nice Thanksgiving meal there or do something different like get Chinese or Mexican food. Where ever we are we'll be thinking of our families and friends today. We miss you all and hope you have a lovely day, staying warm and cozy. We are thankful for you.
Love,
Heidi & Scott
Happy Thanksgiving!
Scott and I are currently in Quapaw, Oklahoma. Yesterday we drove across the northern part of Arkansas to get here. We used the "RV Parky" app on the cell phone which recommended an RV parking area at the Quapaw Casino. When reading the website for reviews, people stated that when they signed up for the casino 'club card', they got a free night to park overnight in the RV parking lot (which has electronic, free Wi-Fi and water hook up). The club card is free to sign up and gives you points when you play slot machines...eventually you get discounts towards restaurants, hotel rooms, etc. So we decided to sign up and when we did, they gave us each $10 to spend on slot machines, $10 to spend on food at anytime, one free night of RV parking and 10% off products at the gas station nearby. We were excited to spend free money on the slot machines, I came out even but Scott ended up winning $30 using their money! We spent our $10 each on breakfast this morning at a restaurant in the casino.
This morning we found a monument that represents a spot where you can stand and be in three states at one time (Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas). I don't believe I have been to three states at one time before so that was pretty neat. Currently, Scott is checking the air in the tires, replacing a tail light that went out and then we will put the anti-freeze down the water system pipes so that they do not freeze as the weather is getting colder the further west we drive.
Yesterday I learned about my options for doing a cruise in December. Originally they offered me to do a cruise that would be a 30 day extended cruise to Hawaii and Tahiti however I would have to leave December 15th, I wouldn't get an official orientation, and I wouldn't be able to bring anyone along unless they could fly out of the US to one of the ports we land on. So, to give myself more time to prepare for my first cruise, to get an actual orientation and to have a guest come with me I will be leaving from December 21st to January 18th to cruise around the Caribbean Islands (this includes the Cayman Islands, Key West, Bahamas, and Cozumel just to name a few!). I will be doing four seven day cruises back to back. I am excited for this new career opportunity. I feel excited, nervous, scared, and happy all at the same time! I will try to continue updating my blog as I continue my adventures out to sea (I should have access to free Wi-Fi on the ship). The cruise ship I will be on carries 2300 passengers and 900 crew members. This will be an entire new world for me as I have never even been on a cruise ship!
Scott and I will be having our Thanksgiving meal somewhere in Kansas today. We have yet to decide if we will go to a hotel restaurant and have a nice Thanksgiving meal there or do something different like get Chinese or Mexican food. Where ever we are we'll be thinking of our families and friends today. We miss you all and hope you have a lovely day, staying warm and cozy. We are thankful for you.
Love,
Heidi & Scott
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Oil Change Time in Tennessee
November 25th, 2014
Good morning,
I am currently inside McDonald's having a hot chocolate and using their Wi-Fi Internet to apartment search while Scott is getting an oil change done for Vantastic. We went to six different places this morning to get an oil change which most said they couldn't do because the vehicle was too large for their lift/garage or they were too busy. We finally found a place that fit us in for a 130pm appointment (we are an hour behind Maine time now).
We left Tennessee yesterday and drove to a place called Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky. There wasn't a lot going on there when we went through, apparently during the warmer months they have many boat ramps and campgrounds open. Many people fish, hike, etc. When we drove through we saw maybe four cars pass by us during our drive (about an hour) through there and everything was closed. However it was a pretty drive looking at the fields and trees. A highlight in Kentucky was bringing Scott to Cracker Barrel for dinner (he had never been before). There aren't many bridges to bring people from Kentucky to Missouri crossing over the Mississippi River so we had to drive back south into Tennessee (currently in Union City).
Soon we will head out towards southern Missouri and probably take Route 160. Then eventually dip down into Arkansas quick (so Scott can say he's been there) and head back up towards Oklahoma. These next few days are a little zig-zag but that's alright, it's warm in these few states so we are enjoying it before we hit the cold and snow in Colorado.
If I don't get to write before Thanksgiving, I hope everyone has a wonderful day with family and friends. We miss you all!
Love,
Heidi
Good morning,
I am currently inside McDonald's having a hot chocolate and using their Wi-Fi Internet to apartment search while Scott is getting an oil change done for Vantastic. We went to six different places this morning to get an oil change which most said they couldn't do because the vehicle was too large for their lift/garage or they were too busy. We finally found a place that fit us in for a 130pm appointment (we are an hour behind Maine time now).
We left Tennessee yesterday and drove to a place called Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky. There wasn't a lot going on there when we went through, apparently during the warmer months they have many boat ramps and campgrounds open. Many people fish, hike, etc. When we drove through we saw maybe four cars pass by us during our drive (about an hour) through there and everything was closed. However it was a pretty drive looking at the fields and trees. A highlight in Kentucky was bringing Scott to Cracker Barrel for dinner (he had never been before). There aren't many bridges to bring people from Kentucky to Missouri crossing over the Mississippi River so we had to drive back south into Tennessee (currently in Union City).
Soon we will head out towards southern Missouri and probably take Route 160. Then eventually dip down into Arkansas quick (so Scott can say he's been there) and head back up towards Oklahoma. These next few days are a little zig-zag but that's alright, it's warm in these few states so we are enjoying it before we hit the cold and snow in Colorado.
If I don't get to write before Thanksgiving, I hope everyone has a wonderful day with family and friends. We miss you all!
Love,
Heidi
Monday, November 24, 2014
Nashvegas!
November 24th, 2014
Good morning everyone,
It's a beautiful sunny day here in Nashville, TN. Scott and I stayed in Maggie Valley, NC yesterday and visited a museum called "Wheels Through Time" which was an incredible display of American history. The owner Dale took the time to come speak with us about his motorcycles, automobiles, etc. Everything in his place runs (which he proved to people) and is American made. He has been a collector for about 46 years and his museum has been open for about 12 years. There were all different collections such as military motorcycles and uniforms, old Cadillac and Corvette vehicles, planes, and much more. If anyone is ever in western North Carolina this stop is definitely worth while to see!
We arrived in Nashville around 6pm last night, had some left over dinner in the RV then took a shuttle from the Two Rivers Campground into downtown Nashville (only $5 to take the shuttle one way). Scott and I had a lot of fun listening to the live bands, dancing and drinking. There were so many live bands everywhere and no cover charge- it was a blast! We bought a CD from a local band that we watched. A doorman taught me how to dance 'country style' which Scott and I attempted to do on the dance floor a bit however we were somewhat out of our league with the local country folk line dancing and twirling each other around. It was great to see everyone having so much fun and I have a lot of respect for the talent and enthusiasm that the bands showed last night.
We took hot showers this morning and are going to have hard boiled eggs for breakfast (quick and easy clean up which is nice for RV living). We are having a great time on our road trip and plan on exploring this area for a few more hours then continuing our journey West. Over the next few days we will cruise through Kentucky (land between the lakes), Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas (because Scott has only a few more states to visit before he completes seeing all the states).
Until next time,
Heidi & Scott
Good morning everyone,
It's a beautiful sunny day here in Nashville, TN. Scott and I stayed in Maggie Valley, NC yesterday and visited a museum called "Wheels Through Time" which was an incredible display of American history. The owner Dale took the time to come speak with us about his motorcycles, automobiles, etc. Everything in his place runs (which he proved to people) and is American made. He has been a collector for about 46 years and his museum has been open for about 12 years. There were all different collections such as military motorcycles and uniforms, old Cadillac and Corvette vehicles, planes, and much more. If anyone is ever in western North Carolina this stop is definitely worth while to see!
We arrived in Nashville around 6pm last night, had some left over dinner in the RV then took a shuttle from the Two Rivers Campground into downtown Nashville (only $5 to take the shuttle one way). Scott and I had a lot of fun listening to the live bands, dancing and drinking. There were so many live bands everywhere and no cover charge- it was a blast! We bought a CD from a local band that we watched. A doorman taught me how to dance 'country style' which Scott and I attempted to do on the dance floor a bit however we were somewhat out of our league with the local country folk line dancing and twirling each other around. It was great to see everyone having so much fun and I have a lot of respect for the talent and enthusiasm that the bands showed last night.
We took hot showers this morning and are going to have hard boiled eggs for breakfast (quick and easy clean up which is nice for RV living). We are having a great time on our road trip and plan on exploring this area for a few more hours then continuing our journey West. Over the next few days we will cruise through Kentucky (land between the lakes), Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas (because Scott has only a few more states to visit before he completes seeing all the states).
Until next time,
Heidi & Scott
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Western North Carolina
Hey Y'all...I feel like I've heard that saying so much these past two days that I want to say it now, haha. It's been a busy few days! Scott and I enjoyed Emerald Isle (part of the outer banks), it was so warm out the day we explored this area we were walking barefoot in the sand along Atlantic Beach. We went to a really neat fort called Fort Macon which was free to go visit and was quite interesting to learn about. Then we met up with my awesome cousin & her family near Raleigh for dinner. It was great to catch up with them since its been a few years since we've seen one another. We spent the night at a campground outside of Asheville, NC and today explored the city.
Today was 'Jinglefest' in the city of Asheville so they had a parade in the morning, and it was packed with people. We were able to see a demonstration of a guy glass blowing which was neat. There were several musicians playing on the street and were really good. We ate lunch at a restaurant named Tupelo Honey Cafe, and the forty minute wait was worth it! I counted 8 chefs/kitchen personnel at one point and they were all hustling so fast. Delicious food! This city has a lot of local crafters everywhere. We picked up some chocolate truffles from The Chocolate Fetish store and boy were they good. I think we paid almost ten dollars for six chocolates but I'd do it again if I had the choice! I was not expecting Asheville to be as big of a city as it is. As fun as it was today, Scott and I reconfirmed that we just aren't city people. Give us mountains, water, and wildlife and we're happy campers ;)
We are now in a town called Maggie Valley further west from Asheville camping here for the night. Tomorrow we will visit a museum called' Wheels Through Time' which was recommended by a couple we met along the Blue Ridge Parkway who were very down to earth. I forgot to mention Scott and I drove along this parkway which was beautiful, the mountains really do have a blue haze to them. We are excited to check out the Smoky Mountains tomorrow on our way to Tennessee.
Goodnight y'all,
Heidi and Scott
Thursday, November 20, 2014
North Carolina
November 19th, 2014
Today we drove from Virginia to North Carolina. North Carolina has many farmer's markets which were closed due to the cold season we are in now but it seems like it would be a great place to get some fresh, local food during the warmer months. Virginia had many tobacco stores and North Carolina has many monster trucks on gigantic wheels. They were everywhere when we crossed over the border.
The first major stop we made was at the Wright Brother's Monument and museum in Kill Devil Hills. These two brothers were the first to create and fly the first powered airplane. Their lives are quite interesting if you have the chance to read more about them.
When we reached the outer banks we ate a late lunch at Kill Devil Grill. We had delicious chicken wings for an appetizer and I had a great mahi fish meal with sweet potatoes, beans,and mango sauce. The flavors went surprisingly great together! Scott had a flounder fish sandwich which he enjoyed as well. We are definitely loving the seafood. Before we left were advised by a staff member to continue down the outer banks to check out several islands which you get to via ferry. We are currently making our way to Ocracoke Island to spend the night. We are staying warm in our rv...windy and dark out currently.
Highlight of the outer banks was Pea Island which is basically one paved road surrounded by miles and miles of sand. The ocean view is beautiful (no mansions blocking it) and the sun setting was spectacular! This island is a wildlife refuge protected area, these are some of the most magnificent places Scott and I have been to because you can actually enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape.
Stay warm everyone!
Heidi
P.S. We saw two eagles yesterday!
Today we drove from Virginia to North Carolina. North Carolina has many farmer's markets which were closed due to the cold season we are in now but it seems like it would be a great place to get some fresh, local food during the warmer months. Virginia had many tobacco stores and North Carolina has many monster trucks on gigantic wheels. They were everywhere when we crossed over the border.
The first major stop we made was at the Wright Brother's Monument and museum in Kill Devil Hills. These two brothers were the first to create and fly the first powered airplane. Their lives are quite interesting if you have the chance to read more about them.
When we reached the outer banks we ate a late lunch at Kill Devil Grill. We had delicious chicken wings for an appetizer and I had a great mahi fish meal with sweet potatoes, beans,and mango sauce. The flavors went surprisingly great together! Scott had a flounder fish sandwich which he enjoyed as well. We are definitely loving the seafood. Before we left were advised by a staff member to continue down the outer banks to check out several islands which you get to via ferry. We are currently making our way to Ocracoke Island to spend the night. We are staying warm in our rv...windy and dark out currently.
Highlight of the outer banks was Pea Island which is basically one paved road surrounded by miles and miles of sand. The ocean view is beautiful (no mansions blocking it) and the sun setting was spectacular! This island is a wildlife refuge protected area, these are some of the most magnificent places Scott and I have been to because you can actually enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape.
Stay warm everyone!
Heidi
P.S. We saw two eagles yesterday!
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Pocomoke City, Maryland
November 18th, 2014
We woke up in the Wal-Mart parking lot near a Chevy dealership on the border of Virginia. Yesterday, the first dealership we went too was too busy to check out vantastic. So, decided to push forward and kept going south through Maryland. While waiting for "the beast" to be checked out we went to Pocomoke City. We went to a restaurant along the Pocomoke River which was very good. We both had the special of the day, Maryland crab soup and a shrimp salad sandwich. Yummy!
We walked around the river for about twenty minutes then went to the " Delmarva Discovery Museum" where we took an audio tour and learned about the history of the area. Ship building had a very important economical impact on this city back in the day. And they are known for their crabbing industry. Sadly, the town seemed to be quite desolate and run down now. Eventually, we got the call that our ride was ready. Vantastic needed a new alternator, ac belt that fit properly and a nail from one of the rear tires was removed and patched up. Which cost about $540 total, Scott managed to knock down the price by twenty dollars by convincing the staff advisor that it shouldn't be that expensive. :) So we got a free shuttle to and from town as well as lunch covered by them. Got to look at the positives!
We went to Chincoteague Island in Virginia from there and timed it perfect to watch the sun set. We walked the sandy beach for a bit and walked to a lighthouse. Then we did a scenic loop in the van waiting, watching, and more watching for wild horses. After a few miles of seeing a variety of birds, Scott spotted a wild horse near by. Great way to leave the wildlife refuge park! Before driving off the island we went to Island Creamery which is a local ice cream shop. The chocolate & peanut butter hand made ice cream was delicious!
Just now went over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge...which includes two tunnels. It was 18miles long! Now heading to a campground near Virginia beach for the night...has hot showers-yay!
Tomorrow we will explore the outer banks of North Carolina. The adventures continue...
We woke up in the Wal-Mart parking lot near a Chevy dealership on the border of Virginia. Yesterday, the first dealership we went too was too busy to check out vantastic. So, decided to push forward and kept going south through Maryland. While waiting for "the beast" to be checked out we went to Pocomoke City. We went to a restaurant along the Pocomoke River which was very good. We both had the special of the day, Maryland crab soup and a shrimp salad sandwich. Yummy!
We walked around the river for about twenty minutes then went to the " Delmarva Discovery Museum" where we took an audio tour and learned about the history of the area. Ship building had a very important economical impact on this city back in the day. And they are known for their crabbing industry. Sadly, the town seemed to be quite desolate and run down now. Eventually, we got the call that our ride was ready. Vantastic needed a new alternator, ac belt that fit properly and a nail from one of the rear tires was removed and patched up. Which cost about $540 total, Scott managed to knock down the price by twenty dollars by convincing the staff advisor that it shouldn't be that expensive. :) So we got a free shuttle to and from town as well as lunch covered by them. Got to look at the positives!
We went to Chincoteague Island in Virginia from there and timed it perfect to watch the sun set. We walked the sandy beach for a bit and walked to a lighthouse. Then we did a scenic loop in the van waiting, watching, and more watching for wild horses. After a few miles of seeing a variety of birds, Scott spotted a wild horse near by. Great way to leave the wildlife refuge park! Before driving off the island we went to Island Creamery which is a local ice cream shop. The chocolate & peanut butter hand made ice cream was delicious!
Just now went over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge...which includes two tunnels. It was 18miles long! Now heading to a campground near Virginia beach for the night...has hot showers-yay!
Tomorrow we will explore the outer banks of North Carolina. The adventures continue...
Monday, November 17, 2014
Rainy Monday in Maryland
November 17th, 2014
We left Allentown, Pennsylvania yesterday after spending a nice visit with Scott's grandparents and Aunt Terri. We had a nice dinner when we arrived and went out for a big meal at a local diner the next morning. We had the best sleep yet at their house.
Scott and I are currently at a Chevy dealership in Laurel, Maryland having "vantastic" looked at... it's been making a squeaky noise when we drive under 25mph. Before the problem gets worse we decided to have it checked out. They are super busy but squeezed us into their schedule for today and said it would be about 4-6 hours. It's pouring rain today so we are not going to walk around Washington D.C. because it wouldn't be that enjoyable. Instead, we will run some errands around town (they have a free shuttle service) and get some food. Maybe even check out the casino around here.
Last night we spent the night at Greenbelt Park Campground which was great. The propane heating system kept us nice and warm! Scott hooked up a DVD player and we were able to watch a movie. I found an app that I downloaded on Scott's phone called "rv parky" which helps you locate places to stay nearby such as Wal-Mart, campgrounds, etc.
We hope to continue south towards Virgina beach tonight since tomorrow is suppose to be super cold. We will see Washington D.C. when the weather is better and we have more time.
Writing this on my phone, so bear with me. Hope everyone is well!
Love yah,
Heidi
P.S. more pictures to come soon... having some technical difficulties.
We left Allentown, Pennsylvania yesterday after spending a nice visit with Scott's grandparents and Aunt Terri. We had a nice dinner when we arrived and went out for a big meal at a local diner the next morning. We had the best sleep yet at their house.
Scott and I are currently at a Chevy dealership in Laurel, Maryland having "vantastic" looked at... it's been making a squeaky noise when we drive under 25mph. Before the problem gets worse we decided to have it checked out. They are super busy but squeezed us into their schedule for today and said it would be about 4-6 hours. It's pouring rain today so we are not going to walk around Washington D.C. because it wouldn't be that enjoyable. Instead, we will run some errands around town (they have a free shuttle service) and get some food. Maybe even check out the casino around here.
Last night we spent the night at Greenbelt Park Campground which was great. The propane heating system kept us nice and warm! Scott hooked up a DVD player and we were able to watch a movie. I found an app that I downloaded on Scott's phone called "rv parky" which helps you locate places to stay nearby such as Wal-Mart, campgrounds, etc.
We hope to continue south towards Virgina beach tonight since tomorrow is suppose to be super cold. We will see Washington D.C. when the weather is better and we have more time.
Writing this on my phone, so bear with me. Hope everyone is well!
Love yah,
Heidi
P.S. more pictures to come soon... having some technical difficulties.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Down East Drivers
November 15th, 2014
The propane heater arrived late Wednesday at Big Moose RV in Ossipee New Hampshire. The staff there were great and worked hard to get the heater in for us as quickly as possible with out sacrificing the safety of the job. The mechanic answered any and all questions we had about how to work the propane, water system, etc. And he gave us important safety tips to remember along the way. The salesman was very friendly and told us to call if we had any questions on our road trip. I would definitely recommend this place!
We left Acton, Maine on Thursday the 13th and made a few stops along the way to see some of Heidi's family. Our first overnight was spent in Carver, MA where we stayed with friends. They were wonderful hosts, we were made a yummy breakfast and were able to take hot showers in the morning. The next day we left for Cape Cod where we met up with a couple from Treasure Island whom Scott knows from the lake he grew up on, they brought us to local beaches and showed us around Cotuit and Osterville. We took a quick ride through Hyannis then visited Heidi's great aunt.
From Cape Cod we drove to Providence, RI where we stayed with friends. We went to a Mexican Restaurant called El Rancho Grande which was amazing! We had mariscos (shrimp, scallops, and chorizo served in a spicy chili sauce) for an appetizer, taquitos fritos (3 fried corn tortillas filled with shredded pork, chicken and potatoes), burrito and fish taco. The food was delicious, affordable, and the atmosphere was a cozy one with a blend of all different types of people there. The owner Maria came to our table and offered us tequila shots which was fun. We had a nice relaxing night catching up with friends and left this morning making our way towards Pennsylvania now to spend the night at Scott's grandparents.
Overall, it's been a great journey so far! In the future I'd like to check out more of the cape (in the off season again) because there is so much more to see. Surviving the New York traffic right now. People are waving at us as I take pictures through the van's window over the bridge, happy commuters traveling along beside us today.
Love to all!
Heidi and Scott
The propane heater arrived late Wednesday at Big Moose RV in Ossipee New Hampshire. The staff there were great and worked hard to get the heater in for us as quickly as possible with out sacrificing the safety of the job. The mechanic answered any and all questions we had about how to work the propane, water system, etc. And he gave us important safety tips to remember along the way. The salesman was very friendly and told us to call if we had any questions on our road trip. I would definitely recommend this place!
We left Acton, Maine on Thursday the 13th and made a few stops along the way to see some of Heidi's family. Our first overnight was spent in Carver, MA where we stayed with friends. They were wonderful hosts, we were made a yummy breakfast and were able to take hot showers in the morning. The next day we left for Cape Cod where we met up with a couple from Treasure Island whom Scott knows from the lake he grew up on, they brought us to local beaches and showed us around Cotuit and Osterville. We took a quick ride through Hyannis then visited Heidi's great aunt.
From Cape Cod we drove to Providence, RI where we stayed with friends. We went to a Mexican Restaurant called El Rancho Grande which was amazing! We had mariscos (shrimp, scallops, and chorizo served in a spicy chili sauce) for an appetizer, taquitos fritos (3 fried corn tortillas filled with shredded pork, chicken and potatoes), burrito and fish taco. The food was delicious, affordable, and the atmosphere was a cozy one with a blend of all different types of people there. The owner Maria came to our table and offered us tequila shots which was fun. We had a nice relaxing night catching up with friends and left this morning making our way towards Pennsylvania now to spend the night at Scott's grandparents.
Overall, it's been a great journey so far! In the future I'd like to check out more of the cape (in the off season again) because there is so much more to see. Surviving the New York traffic right now. People are waving at us as I take pictures through the van's window over the bridge, happy commuters traveling along beside us today.
Love to all!
Heidi and Scott
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
VANTASTIC TIME!
November 11th, 2014
I am officially all packed up and ready for our 2014 road trip which will start from Acton, Maine and eventually bring us to Olympic Valley, California over a two week period. We are at Scott's parent's house tonight awaiting our ride to be ready to drive (hopefully tomorrow). Scott purchased a 1986 extended van which he named "Vantastic". A new propane heater will be placed in it tomorrow or the next day and then we will head out. Scott got a job as a full-time ski instructor at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and I will be working as a Registered Nurse for Holland America Cruise Ship Line. I am still waiting to find out where I will go and when.
We feel blessed to be able to take this time and go exploring again. I plan on updating this blog every week or so with pictures of our road trip and some videos of the RV, landscapes, etc. Thank you to all of our friends and family who have supported our adventurous spirit. We will miss you all. Below is a link to the first YouTube video that Scott made of the ride we will be taking on the trip. We will post another video soon which will show upgrades we've made to it!
Until next time, love to all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUWKDa-qDFY
I am officially all packed up and ready for our 2014 road trip which will start from Acton, Maine and eventually bring us to Olympic Valley, California over a two week period. We are at Scott's parent's house tonight awaiting our ride to be ready to drive (hopefully tomorrow). Scott purchased a 1986 extended van which he named "Vantastic". A new propane heater will be placed in it tomorrow or the next day and then we will head out. Scott got a job as a full-time ski instructor at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and I will be working as a Registered Nurse for Holland America Cruise Ship Line. I am still waiting to find out where I will go and when.
We feel blessed to be able to take this time and go exploring again. I plan on updating this blog every week or so with pictures of our road trip and some videos of the RV, landscapes, etc. Thank you to all of our friends and family who have supported our adventurous spirit. We will miss you all. Below is a link to the first YouTube video that Scott made of the ride we will be taking on the trip. We will post another video soon which will show upgrades we've made to it!
Until next time, love to all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUWKDa-qDFY
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