Paradise

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Here!

Waiting on keys bit we made it.

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Welcome to Florida

Not sure the welcome sign is readable but we made it! We've gone over 3000 miles, only a few hours left!

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Train Heaven

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Missouri Break(s)

Today we’re visiting family in Missouri and giving the kids a rest from the car seats. It’s hot here, very hot.

In the morning we hope to leave bright and early as it will be another hard day of driving. We’re 2/3 of the way to our new Florida home, hopefully everything continues to go nicely.

Kansas rocks

We found the cool terrain in Kansas. It's not all flat!
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Still in Wyoming

Hopefully we'll be out of here eventually.

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Colorado Springs!

We made it to Colorado Springs this afternoon, only minutes after the rain started. So far out of our over 1300 miles traveled, I think about 7 have been in the rain. We couldn’t ask for better than that.

We’re still hoping to post some pictures tomorrow but we didn’t really get any today due to technical difficulties. Technically, there should be more coffee shops on the high plains. Jus sayin’.

Progress

Yesterday we made it through Oregon, Idaho, Utah and well into Wyoming. We shot some scenery pictures along the way, all of which are sure to be blurry. I’ll try post some of them tomorrow on our “rest:” day.

It looks like the experiment of posting pictures directly from my phone worked so we’ll try to do that today as well.

Weather has been great for the trip so far, not sure how long that will last. So far the whole family is making the trip well. Not too many complaints, gripes and grumps. As long as we keep the driver (me) well caffeinated everything is ok.

Today has us getting to Colorado Springs to rest for a day before heading on.

Florida, keep the lights on, we’re on the way!

Oregon Rest Stop

Almost out of Oregon.

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Oregon Sunrise

Last night we drove with a purpose: Make it out of washington. So we drove until nearly midnight to find a motel in oregon.

After almost five whole hours of sleep we are prepping to hit the road again. The sunrise is pretty, now to find some coffee.

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Almost gone

Movers are done. Truck almost packed. Should be on the road shortly.

Tonight we just hope to make it through the first couple passes. Oregon, here we come.

Sun, Sand, Surf

Most people move for one of a very few reasons: Job; School; Family. Over my life I’ve moved for all of these reasons and more. Today though, my family are moving for a different reason: Weather.

I know that everyone has heard how in Seattle it’s always cloudy and rainy but until you have experienced it you don’t understand. The clouds here are very low and oppressive. They are thick and dark. They last for weeks and even months at a time. It creates a feeling of melancholy that permeates your very soul. Some people seem to be immune to this effect, my family is not.

Not All Bad

Now, I’m not saying that Seattle is all bad because that is not the case. When the sun shines here it is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever seen. A summer morning can take your breath away. From Cascade Mountains to the east, a dark silhouette surrounded by pink glowing clouds to the Olympics in the west with their slopes bathed in yellow light. The towering Firs and Cedars; the rushing, boulder-filled rivers; the snow covered peaks of Cascade volcanoes; it is all something out of the imagination of a children’s storybook author.

We do love it here, when the sun shines. Unfortunately, that is not often enough. So we’re moving.

Here comes the Sun

It would be difficult to move a longer distance and stay within the United States. Were moving from Redmond Washington to Merritt Island Florida. Yup, we’re trading overcast and mist for sun, sand and surf. I know we’re also trading mountains and glaciers for pancake-flat and steamy heat, but it’s well worth it.

We are certainly going to miss a lot of people and places but this is the right move for us. Stay tuned as we move across the country as this blog will be a kind of daily diary from our cross-country trip.

Stay tuned for more …