One thing I did on this trip I just finished, was take my time. I made no schedule. I took rest breaks while driving and used this time for sight seeing. Strange how we see more when we slow down. The rest stops allowed me to check out several small coffee shops that would catch my attention. There were a couple times I drove around the block just to get back to them. I found this one in Glenwood Springs along Interstate 70 in Colorado. The city is known for its hot springs, fly fishing, rafting, kayaking, biking, Glenwood Caverns and is the turnoff to Aspen ski area. I found the Bluebird Cafe along Grand Avenue. And, with a parking spot in front I had to stop. The man in the photo had the place to himself until I arrived then it was just the two of us for a while. He must have had something on his mind because he stayed in this position for about 45 minutes. Totally lost in his thoughts.
8 Comments
Steve Skinner
I recently completed a road trip without a schedule or much of a plan, it felt odd but was fun at the same time.
Monte Stevens
We need to do that once in a while. I’m a person of routines but need an impulsive trip thrown in every so often.
Chris Klug
One thing I thought of looking at this image was he seemed of an age similar to you and I; an age where (at least in my case) you do a lot of that kind of thinking. You become a lot more conscious in your choices.
Monte Stevens
I agree, Chris. I’ve always been a day dreamer but now many of those moments where I’m staring out the window are filled with memories and trying to understand and accept.
Cedric Canard
I need to do something like this; a slow trip with no particular agenda. It’ll be a few years before I can though.
Monte Stevens
First step is putting it on the list.
paul
I think that you’ve inspired a number of us to slow down and do a nice, slow trip, unhurried. It sounds like it was very beneficial.
Monte Stevens
Yes, but it’s been tough coming back to a full house and I’m now working a 2-day trip. Want to head out to someplace. It’s called an itch.