Like Fredo, I'm taking a break from blogging--actually the whole computer thing. But, unlike Fredo, I'm not doing it on purpose.

Starting Thurs (Apr 7), I'm driving West to the Moab/Arches area in Utah. Yes, it's another one of those Wilderness Volunteer trips--my first in a year, since Hawaii.

The plan is to drive through Kansas (exclamation point), stopping overnight somewhere around Emporia, throwing my sleeping bag on the ground or back of my truck. I enjoy doing this, rather than going to a motel. Sleeping under the stars (hopefully), inhaling fresh air, waking up to the birds singing the sun up--all beats the heck out of some dingy, stinky, noisy motel room. Plus I save $50-60 or more.
I'll eat breakfast (French toast!) some place (not McD's), use the bathroom to clean up, and take off.

I plan to hike in Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve after Friday's breakfast. Then I'll drive to LaJunta, CO and camp in the Comanche Grasslands (unless it's too cold or rainy).
Another hike before heading across to Cortez, CO. I WILL stay in a motel to shower and sleep in a soft bed. That's because starting Sunday, I'll be tenting for 6 nights.

The actual venture is called the "Negro Bill Wilderness Area service trip". We're supposed to do trail maintainance among other things. We have one free day (Wed) to explore or visit the area (or do nothing). If you're curious, go to www.wildernessvolunteers.org/ , click on "trips" to find this one listed. It details what the trip entails.

I plan other stops here and there, coming and going, but I won't bore you--at least not now. I'm now going to check "gas buddy.com" for lowest gas prices. Ouch, I'm afraid. Then I need to start packing gear, clothes, and food (snacky stuff), but I can do that in my sleep.

I'll return Mon. April 18 (hopefully), and be back on mybloggers soon thereafter. In the meantime, to all my friends here, be well and take care. Remember, life needs a kick in the pants every once in awhile!