Seeing the Elephant....

Or

How I spent my summer vacation.

First......the stitching:

Like many on a "road trip", I packed my

stitching bag with a new project that I knew

would be easy to stitch and finish

during our lengthy car rides.

My vacation progress.....

Not much!

Just too much great scenery to see.

LK "Snowman "10"

stitched on 28ct. khaki evenweave

w/DMC

No fear....he was stitched after I got home. 

Next....the sights:

Hubby planned a great trip that followed some

of the trails of Lewis & Clark as well as the

Santa Fe, Mormon, Oregon, & California trails. 

Hence the title of this post....

you can read more about that here. 

I became fascinated with the pioneer history and

specifically the pioneer women.  I thought I

was suffering if I had to go without my A/C

for more than 30 minutes.  I can't even imagine

what they endured as they left their families and

belongings behind for a new life out west.

I'll share a few of my favorites pics as we travelled

across Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado.

St. Louis Arch

Capturing the perfect picture of the Arch

My travel companion

Sunday dinner family style at J. Huston Tavern

Arrow Rock

On the trail of Lewis and Clark

Bend of the Missouri River

Scenic Nebraska

Making our way west

Scott's Bluff

 

South of the Border Pedro's twin in the west

Ogallala, Nebraska

Had a great time in Ft. Collins, Colorado but

this is the only picture I took that day!

Just beautiful on Trail Road

Rocky Mountain National Park

On our way up to the Alpine Visitor's Center

Rocky Mountain National Park

Lastly....Goodies:

Like most pioneer girls, I had to have my

doll to keep me company.

 

My pioneer doll

Although she is a 21st century doll, it was

love at first sight and will be a nice

memory of our trip west!

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If you made it this far, thanks for

taking the time to visit.

Have a great stitchy week!