“Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.”
Angela Blount
When Rebekah and I returned from this summer’s “Epic Road Trip” (3,200 miles with the grandchildren) I promised a condensed photo tour to summarize the adventure.
My idea was to tell the complete story via just one or two slides representing each of the 18 days. This collection is a tad over but I came close. It is, in a nutshell:
- Raleigh (RDU, Trolls)
- Gettysburg Battlefield
- Hershey Park
- Amish Country
- Flight 93 memorial site and museum
- Pittsburgh (friends and church)
- Midland, Michigan (A-Team home)
- The lake house in northern Michigan (19 pics including the amazing Airbnb, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Traverse City, Lake Michigan…)
- Midland
- On the road again…
- New Jersey
- Virginia Beach
- The Dismal Swamp
If you haven’t read the travelogue posts (July 7-25), they include more photos and some cool stories. But if you want the quick photo-tour then this is your place.
Enjoy the ride! – DEREK
My friend and I always said that when we make a U-turn our adventure truly begins!
Thank you for sharing your adventure.
Happy Travels!
What a beautiful reminder that life’s greatest treasures are not measured in miles traveled, but in the memories made with the people we love. Every photo tells a story of joy, togetherness, gratitude, and the beauty of God’s creation. I especially appreciated the quote, “Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.” How true that is—God often leads us on unexpected paths that become our greatest blessings. Thank you for taking us along on this wonderful journey and for sharing not just stunning places, but moments of love, laughter, friendship, and family that will be cherished for generations. May God continue to bless you, Rebekah, and your entire family with many more safe travels, precious memories, and opportunities to reflect His goodness wherever you go. Thank you for inspiring us to slow down, appreciate God’s gifts, and treasure the relationships He has entrusted to us. Blessings to you all!