Emily's Excellent Excursion

This morning my niece drove off to begin a new adventure. She has quit her job and will be driving around the country with no real plan or schedule, just to see what she can see and learn. She's been preparing for quite some time, and I've been passing on all the hints and tips I could think of from my own adventures on the road.

Image via Wikipedia

It was exciting and sad at the same time to watch her climb in her truck and head out into the unknown. I'm excited that she has this opportunity, excited for all the amazing things I know she will experience. But I'm sad that I'm not going on -- or even planning -- an adventure of my own. It feels as if I'm passing the torch...retiring from the role of adventurer and letting someone else carry on...the end of an era that has spanned almost 10 years.

Emily will be posting photos and her impressions of the trip at Emily's Adventures Around America. Everyone is welcome to follow along and offer encouragement.

Have an awesome adventure, Emily!!