Entry FeedWhen I was young, my parents took my sisters and I to Florida a number of times. It was back when only really rich families flew, so we drove.
My father loved the idea of driving straight there. We had a station wagon, of course. My sisters and I would lay in the back with colouring books and crayons, pillows and blankets. No, there were no seat belts back there. There was no stopping for food - just bathroom breaks. We had a big blue metal cooler packed with hard boiled eggs, sandwich meats, cheese and bread. There may have even been a beer or two in there - but I am not sure.
One year we left the crayons in the back of the station wagon, and they melted. The wax stayed with the car until we sold it, a reminder of our trip.
We are flying to Florida today. I have spent the morning charging Nintendo DSs, syncing iPods, and collecting favourite DVDs. Yes, we have colouring and activity books, and pencil crayons. Snacks. But I don't have to worry about meals, pillows, and bathroom breaks. Son One usually can last about 30 minutes into any trip, before his complaints start.
I have pre-printed our boarding passes, and pre-checked our luggage. We are ready to go!
Not sure if things are simpler now, or more complicated. But I did enjoy those long car trips. Maybe my memory is hazy. Or maybe we should plan one for the summer.