Terran Speaks

(A word from Bruce and Heidi’s oldest son Terran, age 15)

This trip has been no less than a strange adventure. In some cases it’s a pattern; get up early, pack up, eat breakfast at the hotel, leave. At other times it’s definitely unique; biking with my father, going to bluegrass concerts, and watching out for unchained dogs. The changes in the countryside are huge, from mountains to nothing but grass (no offense Kansas), and the people we meet are super friendly, and always curious about our van.

Of course there are always downsides, but my only one really is the lack of cell service and Wi-Fi (my addiction for ya). Ignoring that fact, our RV is full of everything we could need for a trip, including movies, I-whatevers, laptops, and books. The only problem is remembering to look up and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

We’ve made many stops during the trip, including countless dollar generals, bookstores, and bike shops, but also neat towns – including the homes of Superman and Popeye, and towns with a population of only 200. Each town had some awesome eats and a look all its own, with attractions from the Sante Fe trail to the history of Oil Drilling.

I never knew how different the country really is. We might all be Americans but we could just as well live on opposite sides of the world. We’ve tried to integrate along the way – we bought cowboy hats, a banjo, and fly fishing rods….and my mom attempts an accent no matter where we go.

This trip has been no less then amazing. Each part of the country is beautiful in its own way. It is an experience you cannot describe, only do. It would definitely be something I would hope to do again in the future.