Mardi Gras 2019 - The Unplanned Adventure
Our annual 2019 trip was scheduled, and we got there the day before Mardi Gras. I always wanted to see a parade, but didn't plan for it...
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Travel along with the Crazy Lady herself
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Sandee Hamilton
- Feb 14, 2021
- 2 min
Peace River - canoe and camp
So the big question is will Steve and I attempt to kill each other? Put 2 control freaks in a canoe, push them into alligator infested...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Feb 10, 2021
- 4 min
New Orleans Became a Family Affair
The 2nd time I went to New Orleans was July 2005, on my way to Colorado Springs for a martial arts competition with Meghan, Stephanie,...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Feb 9, 2021
- 3 min
My Love Affair with New Orleans Begins
My 1st trip to New Orleans was in the summer of 2003. I drove 11 kids ages 16 to 10, picked up Master Tania's son at UF who had just...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Feb 3, 2021
- 3 min
Top 10 Favorite Sleeps (so far) 😴
I've slept in a lot of states. In tents, Kabins, hotels, motels, cars (not my fav), couches (thanks family and friends), air mattresses,...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Feb 1, 2021
- 3 min
Death and Living
Today, I found out that a gentleman I knew for almost 8 years died at the age of 41, in his sleep. This was a person who was always kind,...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Feb 1, 2021
- 3 min
The Final Leg of Alex's 48th State Roadtrip
August 11 we drove to Kentucky to see my best friend from middle school, Terista. She is an RN at the hospital attached to the...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Jan 24, 2021
- 2 min
Off to Auntie Dyanne's
We didn't really do anything in Minnesota except drive. There was a system, kind of like a tropical storm, but I was unaware that I was...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Jan 24, 2021
- 2 min
Crossing South Dakota - to get a new rental.
It was obvious what happened to our car, although most people hit deer - they don't get hit BY the deer. We are headed to Sioux Falls, SD...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Jan 24, 2021
- 3 min
Homeward Bound Continues...
On our way to Mt. Rushmore, I realize if I detour a little I can drive right through Sturgis, and it is day 1 of Bike Week. I changed the...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Jan 20, 2021
- 4 min
Adventure continues: Homeward Bound from Alex's 48th State - August 2020
Boy was this the part full of adventure. We were so determined to get to WA that we didn't really veer off our set path. However, leaving...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Jan 10, 2021
- 2 min
Everglades National Park (my home park)
Yesterday, January 9, 2021, Alex and I drove down to Everglades National Park to spot alligators, and just get away after a long day at...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Jan 10, 2021
- 1 min
Top 5 Reasons My Family Calls Me Crazy
I drove to Pittsburgh with Meghan when she was 9 (2002) and called my husband from his cousin's home in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.🤣...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Jan 3, 2021
- 5 min
Seattle, WA and Surrounding Places
When we began this adventure, as with all of my adventures, I planned a couple things, and then left space for spontaneity and mini...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Dec 30, 2020
- 1 min
Alex's 48th State - The Journey Continues:
After a wonderful visit with Cherrise, sharing stories of travel adventures past, and trips we'd like to take (NOLA WILL happen!), Alex...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
14 Nights, 14 Different Sleeps
July 30 - August 13 I didn't plan to sleep somewhere different EVERY night, but that's what happened. There is so much to explore, so...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Dec 27, 2020
- 3 min
Making it to Alex's 48th
Have you ever done something that was really BIG? to you? Not everyone appreciates it, not everyone can relate, because everyone's dreams...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
Alex's 48th State - Here We Go!
Logistics aside, I am excited. Before we left the house, I said, "you know, the next time we are standing in the kitchen, we will have...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Dec 9, 2020
- 3 min
Alex's 48th State - Mapless in the USA
Allow me to start by saying, I am old school. I ALWAYS travel with a map. As my travel and technology have evolved over the past 25...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Alex's 48th State - The decision to go.
This year has been hard on everyone. We have lost loved ones, and could not attend funerals in person. Physical contact (hand shaking,...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
Travel In a Pandemic - Part B
When leaving our beloved Vermont on March 22, 2020, I told Alex we would be driving through the Bronx and asked if he'd like to get off...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
2020 - Travel in a Pandemic - Part A
Alex had been to 46 states at the beginning of 2020. So the perfect plan to get him to 48 is Vermont during Spring Break, and Washington...
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Sandee Hamilton
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1 min
🚦 Ready. Set. Go.
So, do we go to the beginning? I think not. I'm going to begin with my 48th State - VERMONT! Beautiful. Breathtaking scenery, great food!...
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