Today, we are participating in the ninth 20 Something Bloggers blog swap; the theme of this exercise is summer. Our blog swap partner is Stephanie of Going with the Flo, and the topic is childhood summer vacations!
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18 hour-rides squeezed into the middle seat. Not the most appealing
view of a summer vacation.
But for me, the best part of my childhood vacations was the journey. As
the baby of the family a number of the actual destinations are a bit hazy. Because
I was so young when we first experienced places like Disney World I can recall
Chip (of Chip & Dale fame) stealing my gum and family members sneaking away
for Splash Mountain. (I was too young/short so I got to hang with Grams
instead.)
On the other hand, I can remember waking up while it was still dark and
jumping into a packed car. Hours into the drive we’d stop for a picnic breakfast
at a rest stop park or a restaurant while my dad caught some Z’s in the car. We
played car games, ate snacks and told stories.
At the time I’d rather be anywhere than that middle seat, but looking
back I really did appreciate the closeness it brought to our family. Yes, it
also brought fighting between siblings, but when I think of the trips I
remember those drives.
Take time to enjoy the journey. It may be the strongest memories you
create.
Stephanie
Florence is a public relations girl exploring her first year in New York
City. She can be found dancing, meeting new people and taking the approach of a
student...always.
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