Greetings from the McAdventurers!
It’s been a looooong time since I made my last blog post–did ya wonder what happened to us?? My next two posts are a quick summary of the last few months to get you all caught up. There are A LOT of pictures in today’s post, but I tried to keep it short on words. I hope you like it!
From Northern CA to the Jersey Shore in 8 Days
Yes, we are nuts. No, we didn’t stop to explore anything. Yes, we were sad to have to pass by so many cool places.
But we were on a schedule to join my extended family for our annual vacation at the beach house in NJ, and onto MD for the church youth retreat, so we did not have the luxury of meandering.
We had lovely weather and very little traffic on Route 80 as we zoomed from Walmart to Walmart, taking advantage of their free overnight parking policy for RVers. On the way across the states, we took pictures out the windows. I have posted some below so put your seatbelt on and enjoy.
Scroll quickly for the best effect 😉 Just kidding. Please read the captions.
MONDAY JULY 31-MONDAY AUGUST 7
Stay tuned for more posts over the next few weeks as I get back to writing! Please say “hello” in the comments section. We’d love to know who is following our adventures!
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Ashley says
I’m following and enjoying your adventures!
What a whirlwind across the country!
Where to next?
Christina says
Hi, hi, hi!!!!! We are in Erie, PA and heading south, trying to outrun the cold. Had snow and high winds in the night. After the oil gets changed on the truck we are on our way to Williamstown, KY to visit the Ark Encounter. Then…???? 🙂
Mary says
Hi Chris and family!!
We are enjoying seeing your tour across country! Love all those pics!!
Mary
Christina says
Hi, Mary! I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to get up with you when we were in MD. Please say hello to Stan and the girls!
Estelle says
Whew…I’m exhausted following your cross country trip. We have traveled across the states too…just by car and stopping at motels along the way. Lots to appreciate in the USA…nature’s beauty fills me with joy. What a memorable experience your family is having!
Ken, Jarrett and I are flying to LA on the 17th for Maka Koa’s 9th birthday and Thanksgiving. Looking forward to fun days in Southern Cal.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Estelle
Christina says
Thank you for keeping in touch–you have always been good at that! I hope you have a sweet time together in LA. Please say “hello” for me to Ken, Jarrett, and Rachel!
Mary says
Great post! I enjoyed the details and visuals of your marathon journey! 🙂
Vicki S. says
Niiiice! Love the pictures. “Cows” might be my favorite.
So glad you get beach time as well as the youth retreat. <3
Christina says
Thank you for following me and encouraging me over the last few years–your kind smile and warm hugs have really meant a lot. I LOVED the surprise on your face when I walked into church in August!!!
I’m glad you liked the cows. They are very peaceful to me. And they don’t fuss like people do when I go to take their picture!
It was a sacrifice to get back east so quickly, but we are learning to balance our plans with care for each member. It meant so much to Bethany to attend Worthy (and we are actually going to be in town when the group goes to Allentown and she is ecstatic!) Oh, how much we are learning!!
Anne Fletcher says
So I am in Chile following you! Glad you started doing this!
Christina says
The wonders of technology! I am following YOU in Chile by FB, lol!
Donna Rice Kerns says
Great pictures, Great blogging!
Safe Travels McSweeneys!
Christina says
Donna, you have been one of our #1 cheerleader! So glad to have you along by Internet! Hope you and your family are well 🙂
Debbie says
So fun! Were those cows or steer?! Love living vicariously! We hope to have a 5-week trip across the country in a few years. It’s terrific to see your pictures.
Christina says
Oh, I am so glad to see you following. Its never too early to start planning and dreaming! Will you go by RV?
I thought they were cows, but I am a suburban girl. Do you think they were steer?
Becky Ferleman says
I want to hear from the McTeens. How are they? 🙂
We miss you all back in Gburg!
Christina says
Great idea–I will tell them! Bethany has her own “about me” page but I am not sure how to make it appear (!)
We will be in Gaithersburg for the whole month of December, so I hope to get a hug then 🙂 The last I saw you I was being whisked away by a tornado of hungry children!
Mom says
Yeaaah! You’re back on the blog! Our friends have been asking what was happening. I knew you would return. What a great visual trip across the country…super photography of our beautiful country! Those structures on the 24th Street Bridge in Council Bluffs Iowa are Albert Paley’s “Odyssey”. It’s art work! http://www.publicartandpractice.com/projects_24thstbridge.html I too like the little barn and corn fields of Indiana. Hope you get to a warmer climate before it snows. (that dusting doesn’t count!) Love, Mom
Christina says
Thank you for looking that up for me. I figured that structure was artistic and that’s why I didn’t understand it! I’ve got a nice math degree, though, so I guess I’ll be OK 😉
We have definitely learned that RVing in the cold is not for the faint of heart. It’s warmer now in Kentucky. Going to see the Ark on Monday!
Michelle says
Thanks for the update! I love following your family’s adventures and Chris, I love hearing your “voice” in your writing. Great photos, too! Can’t wait to see what’s next for the Open Range Family…
Christina says
Aw, thanks, friend 🙂 I am eager, as well, to see what’s next for us! This has been quite a transition and we still have so much to figure out. Definitely will see you in December 🙂
Kylen says
Most Midwestern quarries are for limestone, since its geological history is as a shallow sea and limestone is pretty much the only valuable stone that forms in that environment. So I’d guess the Thornton quarry is limestone.
Source: Grew up near there.
Christina says
Thank you for answering my question and for following my blog 🙂