Texas-Bound

This moment is bitter-sweet, as the summer has been WAY too short, and we will definitely miss our kids & grandkids.  However, we are also excited about some new adventures this year and Mark is ready to get back to the school he loves.

Traveling always posts some challenges, so we prepare the best we can.  Having all the vehicles in top mechanical order is always Marks' top priority.  In the meantime, we do have a TPMS system for the tires, leak detecters, temperature alerts and propane & fridge monitors.

We also prepare the vehicle for comfortable travel for the pets, fill up with gas, and double-check any reservations. 
Pica has always done well just laying wherever she wants in the truck, and knows her water and blanket are nearby. 
Naomi is different. She's still new to us and travel life, so we're getting used to her needs and she's getting used to our schedule.  She likes to roam around and softly talk to us, but she is always tethered (just in case of emergency).  The night before our travel day, I make sure her littler box is cleaned before I go to bed. Since she likes using a clean litter box, this means she potties during the night and won't need to do anything during travel.  So far that's held true. :-)

Rest areas are for all of us.  We run the bedroom AC on a higher temp during travel so it's kind of cool when we stop.. Napping is something everyone likes to do on long days, and we all have a place on or near the bed.

Most days on our way to TX are 200-250 mile days, but there will be one long 350 mile day that's more stressful. On those days, we have a few more stops to walk & stretch. We also read a book or sing to pass the time, or play word games to keep us awake.

​Pictures below, Naomi has found a nice cozy little spot in Pica's bike basket. She loves the sun on her. Later, Naomi found that her crate doubles as a hammock, and Pica is just as happy to have her basket back.  :-)