Sunday, August 28, 2011

Then & Now Tour 2011



In 1970 we took a road trip.  In the summer of 2011, 41 years later, we're retracing our route to see if anything has changed.  In 1970 the plan was to attend the Olson family reunion in northern Minnesota, then head north to Canada and hop on the Queen's Highway and head west toward the Rockies.

Then -- we had been married a year, packed our VW bug with a tent, two sleeping bags and a map and took off in search of an adventure.  We had limited funds but plenty of time.

Now -- we're in our Jeep Grand Cherokee, packed with lots of gear, an aerobed, printed mapquests and a GPS.  We still don't have unlimited funds, but this time we don't have to camp or sleep in the car if it's cold and rainy!

We'll keep you posted where we are on our journey as we revisit places we saw then and as we add new destinations.  Tonight we're in Menominie, Wisconsin. Tomorrow we're heading for New Rockford, North Dakota.
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  1. Wendy MartinAugust 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    So excited to see where you head! And wait...if I do the math right, there is a good chance I was conceived on this road trip....mom, you better not come home with news that Mike and I are going to have a baby sister or brother...:) lymi!

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  2. Rachael MAugust 29, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Hope your travels are safe and lots of fun! I love the pictures! Too bad William didn't give you a dinosaur or other friend to take on your journey, like he did Rebecca & Julia. ;)

    Wendy's comment cracks me up.

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  3. Michael WardenAugust 29, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Love your picture, I'm getting all kinds of wonderful comments from friends saying "I love your parents". You guys still have the "Steven and Elise" affect! Have a wonderful (apparently 'twice' in a lifetime) trip!

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