I may be giving away too much in the headline. After all, does one ever really know everything about anything? No. But, dear blog follower, I am happy to report: the state of the Airstream is good. It has survived several trips now, some of them shared with friends who had never towed an Airstream before, but jumped right in and did beautifully.

In March, having left the Airstream in Seattle for the winter, I drove with my friend Byron from Maryland, along with our 2 dogs, to Seattle with the intention of bringing the Airstream to Kentucky for a few months, to nose around in my own neighborhood.

We spent some time waiting for mechanical issues to be resolved with the Airstream and the tow vehicle, but eventually left Seattle on April 15 or so, and headed South.

Turns out Byron was a natural tow-er. She just had a sixth sense about the whole operation, so it was nice to have someone to share driving with. And the dogs also got along, a bonus. We took our time and headed through the west, down through Utah, where we stopped for the Great Salt Lake (what is left of it!)

and Promontory Point, where the railroads met and the golden spike was driven, and then into the red rocks of Zion National Park. Spectacular scenery. Dogs not allowed in park, so they spent the day in doggie day care!

 

And then on to the Grand Canyon (where it was snowing lightly)!

Then had to stop at Cadillac Ranch in Texas to see those buried and heavily graffiti-ized cars sticking up out of the earth.

We happened to arrive in Oklahoma City on the 20th anniversary of the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building. Very moving scene of remembrance going on there.

And it wasn’t all paved highways! Some interesting detours were made; and as a sweet last stop bonus, we stayed the last night at the Tom Sawyer RV Resort, in Arkansas, on the shores of the Mississippi River!

What a beautiful sight, both sunset and sunrise illuminating this immense river. And Memphis right on the other side.

So, finally, we arrived in Kentucky, no problems, and glad to be home. So were the dogs!

I have not learned everything about driving or caring for an Airstream, but I have gotten over my initial  intimidation , and found that, once behind the wheel, and taking it slow and easy, it’s a thrilling way to travel. All the luxuries and comforts of home are right behind you. Whether camping in a national park or an RV park, or a Walmart parking lot, or just an out-of-the way road, it instantly feels like home!

There is a lot left to see in this Airstream, and as long as I’m able, I will be out there on the road, seeing beautiful things! Thanks for following the blog!!! and Happy Travels to all of you.

Victoria