At home now… from the great 2023 Alaska Road Trip!

​Jo Jo and I are home, from the trip of a lifetime! 106 days, 11,539 miles, 675 gallons of gasoline, a ton of fun, beautiful views, and amazing experiences. Other than a brief head cold, no other mishaps, except my souvenir windshield chips. The Sylver Gypsy performed wonderfully. She kept me safe and warm. My last days were drive heavy, but I managed a quick stop at Bryce Canyon National Park. My last night was in the Coconino Forest near Flagstaff, where I also made a brief stop at Sunset Crater. I’ll need a few moments to adjust being back to reality, but it’s nice to be home!






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  1. JillSeptember 14, 2023 at 9:34 PM

    Welcome home! Now it's time to rejuvenate and plan your next trip.

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    1. SylviaSeptember 15, 2023 at 5:26 AM

      Thank you, Jill! I have been so busy catching up. Making progress, and yes, next trip is soon, but of a different nature. You will have to plan a trip yourself to come here and visit me!

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