Back in 2020 when most places were covid closed, I developed the habit of just getting in the car and driving to see what I could see. A covered bridge, some murals, an interesting building and even a pretty field were all potential subjects for my camera. When things began to open up, I would seek out museums, shops and other places that looked interesting along the way.

This is how I spent most Saturdays and sometimes even a weeknight here and there and honestly, some of these random search and see trips were the most fun I’ve had. 

I somehow have fallen out of this habit and am barely going out and seeing stuff at all. This needs addressed sooner rather than later. The open road calls my name. 

There’s a long weekend trip on my calendar soon. As I prepare for that, the list of things I want to see is growing but I’m equally excited for the things we might see along the way. I’m hoping it’s not so hot that we can’t just park the car and wander around a neighborhood. It’s on foot that you see the flower growing in the sidewalk crack or the secret garden tucked down a narrow alley. It’s on foot that you smell the fresh roasted peanuts that draw you into the corner ice cream spot and that you hear the town clock ringing on the hour. 

In the beginning, this blog was designed to tell you about all the neat things you can do and see that are unexpected. It started with pictures of great old theaters and covered bridges and encouragement to just go nose around your area. Now I write more about other stuff and less about adventuring. It is my goal to get out soon and start adventuring more. 

It’s part of my lifestyle I don’t want to lose. 

. 

After all, what is life without learning? And what is learning without exploration? And what is exploration without a sense there is something awesome to be found just around the next corner?

Where will you adventure this summer? What bend in the road needs exploring? What’s keeping you from going? Seriously. It’s time to go!