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When we returned from Costa Rica in mid-February, it was freezing. Our surroundings were covered in ice and snow everywhere, and bone-chilling winds every day. It certainly didn\u2019t feel pleasant. However, before we set out for Costa Rica, we had tossed around some plans for a cross-country van trip involving various levels of family, friends, and plenty of adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main goal of the trip was to visit our son Michael in Lake Tahoe. However, as we began exploring potential dates and time frames, a few additional opportunities lined up. First, we could visit Kathryn’s sister in Indiana. After that, I would travel solo to attend a professional disc golf tournament in Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the tournament, I planned to pick up nephew Joshua in Phoenix and head to Las Vegas, where we’d be joined by son Michael for a Bruins hockey game. Then, for the final westward leg of the trip, Michael and I would make our way to Lake Tahoe, where the seed idea for this trip originated. It seems to make sense, then, to publish a blog entry for each leg of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring 2025, Leg 1: The Midwest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring 2025, Leg 2: Waco, Texas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring 2025, Leg 3: Phoenix\/Las Vegas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring 2025, Leg 4: Lake Tahoe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring 2025, Leg 5: Home<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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