Woke at 5AM. We were going to do it today--we were going to LEAVE! After finishing packing the car, it was time to put the kayaks up on the roof rack. It went very smoothly; however, Bob was a bit disconcerted by the flattened tires caused by what was in the van and on the roof. We both decided we would leave one kayak home (we also have a rubber boat with small engine). That was a bummer. Then I got an editing project. Then there was crazy traffic. We ended up leaving at 8AM.
I write this from one of my favorite cities, Santa Fe, New Mexico. We arrived around 5 PM. I set out to do some of the editing work--things were progressing well until I went to save about an hour and a half worth of work and the screen froze. Bob had gone to get me a salad and that salad is now sitting in the pit of my stomach--UGH! I can't believe I'll have to do all the work over again.
The trip was boring because we had to take the highways--we enjoy traveling when we can take the side roads and stop at little mom-and-pop restaurants and non-chain anythings. However, since I had to work tonight, I will not be shopping (don't have the money anyway as my checks haven't come yet) or enjoying the Santa Fe art scene tonight. Sad.
Tomorrow, if I can get to bed soon, we will wake early, get on the road, stop for an hour in Pueblo, Co--another favorite little town and head to Sean's.
So far, it's not been the greatest trip--it could be worse though and I don't even want to jinx us by even bringing it up.
The brightest moment of my day came when Ana (my granddaughter) called. She is such a wonder. Talking to Matt, her daddy, was pretty nice too.
Talk to you tomorrow--gotta try to get to bed.
Tomorrow--it's Denver or bust. We're about 5 hours away.