Day 3 my story

 A friend suggested that I tell you about myself, even though most of you know me already.

I moved to florida 3 years ago, into a single-wide mobile home in a park with many other old folks. I am 87 myself, and except for an enlarged heart (cardiomyopathy), I can do everything I need to do, though slowly with lots of lie-down times. I miss the greens, the fall leaves, the spring flowers and most of all my friends and family.

This trip was inspired by re-learning about John Muir, who was a hero of mine when I was a young woman, and renewed while reading the history of the National Parks. John spent many many hours just "being" in the parks. I realized I have travelled a lot, but seldom just "being", experiencing the wonders and the beauty of these parks.

So I have mapped out a journey where I shall spend  a few days in several parks, and can also visit many family members who live on the west coast and some friends on my way

It is scary because of my not-quite-perfect health, but very ex, sciting to travel in my Chrysler Town and Country, spending most nights in Cracker Barrel parking areas, with motels as needed for showers and other luxuries.  As usual, I plan to keep to "rock-bottom" costs in order to make this trip.

Thanks for being part of my journey.

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