Here we are, mid-September and I'm already dreaming about my upcoming non-road trip trip in November. Every year I take the week of Thanksgiving off and take a vacation. Shoot, to me, this is the best time to take the week off, three vacation days used, nine days off in a row.
In the past I've taken trips to Prescott, stayed in lovely places, explored the shops downtown, and relaxed all while dreaming of the day I wouldn't have to leave. After that dream came true, I found myself wondering...now what. I was living in my favorite vacation destination. So I began to explore. Last year was my biggest solo trip overall, I went on a massive 9 day road trip up California and back down through Nevada. It was an amazing journey.
This year is leaving me without the means to travel, having spent my vacation budget on a conference early this year, taking a road trip somewhere new isn't in the cards. So I decided to still take the time off, but this time, I'm exploring the area. I'm finding I'm a bit excited about this non-trip. I'm counting down the days to the end of my current college course (8 weeks left) and am learning of the different activities I can do while on my vacation.
I'm excited of the prospect of taking a train in Northern Arizona, visiting wineries in Cottonwood, or even visiting the Grand Canyon Caverns in Peach Springs. Perhaps I might even travel a bit of Route 66, something I've wanted to do for a long time. There are so many places I've yet to explore, living in Arizona, they become taken for granted. Who knows what amazing sights I'll see? A week to unwind from the pressures of work, school, and other day-to-day activities sounds just perfect. I wonder how many days I have.....where's my calendar?
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