Halfway

  Today marks the halfway mark of our trip. We left Newmarket May 29 and tomorrow marks Day 55 of our 110 day trip, so I figured it was a good time to review some highlights and answer the $64,000 question: Do we like this?

  First, here's an illustration of where we've been the past 8 weeks:

  According to the trusty Hyundai, we've traveled about 9,000 km so far... and we've got a long way to go. Along the way we've had many great experiences and, if you haven't read all the episodes, I'll point you to the highlights (the links will open new windows so you don't lose your place):

• US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH
• Uranus, MO
  
• All of New Mexico
• Exploring Prescott Valley, AZ
  
• Titan Missile Silo
  
• Sedona, AZ
  
• Antelope Canyon and Driving to San Francisco
  
• San Francisco on My Birthday
  
• Day 1 and Days 2/3 of the drive to Vancouver

  It hasn't all been wonderful, as you faithful readers know, but it's certainly been memorable. I think we could have missed out on the break-in and flat tire parts of the trip but the rest was all good.

  From the discussions Penny and I have had over the past few weeks I think it's safe to say we will continue to do this house sitting thing once this trip is done. It satisfies our need to roam and explore at a very low cost. It allows us to have pets, if only for a short time each. We get to experience places so much more fully than when we travel conventionally. There's no rushing to see the next thing on the list, no living out of a suitcase and a minimum of tourist rip-offs.

  It's been difficult being away from home for so long without seeing our family and friends but we still have another eight weeks to go on this trip. More adventures await us, new places to see and experience, new people and pets to meet. We're still excited for what comes next and eagerly awaiting the day we get home. It's all a bit bittersweet but I know you'll follow along for the rest of this long ride. As always, stay tuned!