Ron finally made it home this morning around 10am. It was a long journey. By all accounts it was a fantastic trip. He had the opportunity to visit some really beautiful places along the way. Most of the sights were in Utah. They started in Arches National Park after driving for two days straight. I am sure it was wonderful to get out an stretch their legs on hikes, especially given the breath taking beauty of the place. From Arches they traveled to Capitol Reef, then to the Grand Staircase at Escalante, to Bryce Canyon and ended their stay in Utah at Zion National Park. He and many of the people on the trip opted to sleep out in the open each night. The views were amazing. Of course, without any light pollution, he said you could see everything - including the bands of the Milky Way. They saw countless shooting stars, too. Wonder what he wished for?
The trip ended up with them visiting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and an Indian Reservation. Then it started all over again...the marathon drive home. They hit the road at 5am local time on Tuesday, May 26. Ron was insistent that he was going to make it home for some part (even if it was a small one) of Abby's birthday. But as the hours rolled by and the states came slowly it became clear that it was not to be. Text message home chronicle the pace. 5/26 "In New Mexico - FINALLY. Traveling I-40 home". 5/27 - "Garmin says 22 more hours. See you soon." 5/28 @ 12:45am - In Louisville. Back on the road in a minute. Good night." 5/28 @ 4:21am " You're right about the accidents. We just got into WV and sat on I-64 for 90 minutes. Two vehicles collided and rolled." 5/28 @ 6:20am - "Flatwoods." Phone call at 7:30am - "I'm at GoMart in town, we still have to unpack the vans. I'll see you soon."
The kids were very disappointed that they didn't get to see Daddy before they headed off to school. It's been a long 10 days for them. I am sure that he'll get the biggest hugs ever when he greets them off the school bus this afternoon. We are all glad to have him home safe and sound.
The trip ended up with them visiting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and an Indian Reservation. Then it started all over again...the marathon drive home. They hit the road at 5am local time on Tuesday, May 26. Ron was insistent that he was going to make it home for some part (even if it was a small one) of Abby's birthday. But as the hours rolled by and the states came slowly it became clear that it was not to be. Text message home chronicle the pace. 5/26 "In New Mexico - FINALLY. Traveling I-40 home". 5/27 - "Garmin says 22 more hours. See you soon." 5/28 @ 12:45am - In Louisville. Back on the road in a minute. Good night." 5/28 @ 4:21am " You're right about the accidents. We just got into WV and sat on I-64 for 90 minutes. Two vehicles collided and rolled." 5/28 @ 6:20am - "Flatwoods." Phone call at 7:30am - "I'm at GoMart in town, we still have to unpack the vans. I'll see you soon."
The kids were very disappointed that they didn't get to see Daddy before they headed off to school. It's been a long 10 days for them. I am sure that he'll get the biggest hugs ever when he greets them off the school bus this afternoon. We are all glad to have him home safe and sound.
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