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Show I . - l-; f : ! I ! . . v ' There was so much room for just two little girls. We also visited many bird nature parks. My grandma has always loved bird watching. We drove through and it was nice to have big windows to look out of. Those windows even had curtains like a house which you could draw up or down. When they got rid of that van, it was a very sad day. Now I am on the road again with my best friend and husband. We have traveled to Texas once before when we got back from our honeymoon. It was a long drive bit we did it together. Then I had to drive back to Idaho from Texas by myself. That was hard. I have to say that drivers who drive during road trips are amazing! I give them props. It is hard. That time we had walkie talkies by Marissa Moncayo As I am on the road again, I can't help but think of many road trips. I remember driving to Yuba Lake many times. Although it is not very far away, we always had to scrunch into the truck. Four tall brothers and me. I had barely any room to move my hands. I could only sit still and listen to my iPod, play the alphabet game with my brothers, or maybe read. It was always a tight fit. I remember driving the mini van. There we had plenty of room. I was always sleeping or writing. I remember us huddled around the very small TV screen trying to watch a J movie or a computer screen. We would always fight over the middle seats, although as we got older we fought over the back seats with more room to lay out and sleep. Once I went on a long road trip with my grandparents and cousin, Markee. They had a huge van. I remember that van very well. It was a favorite. It had an aisle and two rows of seats in the back I loved the set up. They had a medium sized TV where me and my cousin enjoyed many old musical videos on tape! I grew very fond of those movies and sometimes dreaded having to get out of the car to sleep. I always wanted to finish the movie, especially if it was "Camelot." I also remember that van having lights on the floor of the aisle. It reminded me of the red carpet and the whole atmosphere was like a movie theater. I really enjoyed it. and kept ourselves entertained talking to each other still. This time we are together again, making it easier for me. It is still . a long trip to make. There isn't , much you can do if you are the driver. He puts his music on and "Moments" continued on Page 8 "Moments" continued from Page 2 sings along. We eat and I read, knit, crochet, write, whatever I can. Driving always makes me sleepy, so I struggle to stay awake for him sometimes. I can't take over for him because we are driving in a Mustang which only has a stick shift. I had learned once how to drive a stick shift, but it was short lived and now can't remember. But, I do remember being so proud the one time I drove my boyfriend's truck, which was stick shift, home to my house. That was the last time I drove one. Maybe one day I will learn again and be able to help him out. Sometimes there is not much scenery to look at which doesn't help the driving. But it is one way to know the land. Despite it being a long drive, we are grateful for a break from school. Time to relax in the heat. Time for family and do those things we love. We will enjoy it! |