I guess it's old age creeping up on me that's created this longing. Now that I've just hit the big SIX O, I realize there isn't a lot of time left to catch up on the adventures I had hoped to enjoy when I was still young, had my life ahead of me and thought I had all the time in the world.
As my first adventure, I've chosen a trip I'd planned when I was about 24 years old, married and stationed in Las Vegas. My husband was in the Air Force and stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. When he was discharged, I had hoped to take a couple of weeks to drive across the country (back to our home in Florida) camping at some of the most beautiful state and national parks. But we were never able to make the trip.
I've decided the first step of planning this adventure is to choose the vehicle. My little '95 truck gets me around town but I've started worrying when I have to drive any distance. So it's probably time to think about a new vehicle. I thought I should purchase a vehicle that looked the part of an adventurer carrier and was looking into SUVs first. I loved them but their poor gas mileage quickly scared me off. After all, all that driving I'll be doing and I'll be doing it on a budget. So I decided to look for something smaller and less thirsty. After eyeing every cute little car on the road that I could get my eyes on, I realized there were sports wagons, hatchbacks and station wagons that would have lots of room for my tent and camping equipment.
At this time, my first choice is a Pontiac Vibe, second choice is a Honda Fit and my third choice is a Hyundia Elantra Touring car. The Pontiac would be a good choice because I could have it serviced locally. The Honda and Hyundia would be a 30 minute drive out of town. But as I've been checking dealers in my area I've learned, none of them have a lot full of Vibes for me to look over. They don't even have one. I didn't realize the little car would be so difficult to locate. I have heard from a couple of dealers that say they've found one. But since I'm still several months from purchasing, I don't think it would be a good idea to start running around to test drive and such. I suspect it will be a good idea to wait until I have the money in hand...
As my first adventure, I've chosen a trip I'd planned when I was about 24 years old, married and stationed in Las Vegas. My husband was in the Air Force and stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. When he was discharged, I had hoped to take a couple of weeks to drive across the country (back to our home in Florida) camping at some of the most beautiful state and national parks. But we were never able to make the trip.
I've decided the first step of planning this adventure is to choose the vehicle. My little '95 truck gets me around town but I've started worrying when I have to drive any distance. So it's probably time to think about a new vehicle. I thought I should purchase a vehicle that looked the part of an adventurer carrier and was looking into SUVs first. I loved them but their poor gas mileage quickly scared me off. After all, all that driving I'll be doing and I'll be doing it on a budget. So I decided to look for something smaller and less thirsty. After eyeing every cute little car on the road that I could get my eyes on, I realized there were sports wagons, hatchbacks and station wagons that would have lots of room for my tent and camping equipment.
At this time, my first choice is a Pontiac Vibe, second choice is a Honda Fit and my third choice is a Hyundia Elantra Touring car. The Pontiac would be a good choice because I could have it serviced locally. The Honda and Hyundia would be a 30 minute drive out of town. But as I've been checking dealers in my area I've learned, none of them have a lot full of Vibes for me to look over. They don't even have one. I didn't realize the little car would be so difficult to locate. I have heard from a couple of dealers that say they've found one. But since I'm still several months from purchasing, I don't think it would be a good idea to start running around to test drive and such. I suspect it will be a good idea to wait until I have the money in hand...
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