A Lesson from Dad

I travel a lot;
I hate having my life disrupted by routine.
~Caskie Stinnett

My dad loved to travel.
Any time … anywhere …for any reason.

At least once a month, Sunday afternoon was a family adventure.
After church, we'd pile in the white '58 Chevy station wagon
with the rear-facing back seat. Boys in the back on the way out;
girls in the back on the way home or vice versa.
'Lunch' might be in town or hours away.

The 'Castle' Restaurant in Olean.
A wonderful Chinese buffet in Buffalo.
The historic Peacock Inn in Mayville NY.
Hot dogs and ice cream cones at a local Tastee Freeze.

After lunch, we'd hike the Allegheny National Forest or a state park.
Sometimes, we'd don swimsuits for splashing in a nearby stream.
Many times we walked the historic streets of Chautauqua Institute
Or roamed around Goat Island and Niagara Falls.

No matter what we did, it was always fun, and we looked forward to the next adventure.
Sometimes our family 'explore' cost almost nothing –
other times, I'm sure Dad must have budgeted for it.
Regardless, we four kids got a 'live' education about the world around us.

It's a great tradition that my parents gave me.
It's something that we've adopted for our family.
Why not join us?

Mini-adventures are a wonderful break in your day-to-day routine.
An oasis of exploration and relaxation that helps recharge your batteries. Adapt the concept for your family and enjoy your world!