Western Adventures

July 2, 2012


Rumors of the demise of Cadyland have been greatly exaggerated. After a long hiatus, we're back and better than ever.  And what better way to return to the blogosphere than with an epic running diary of a family adventure into the wilds of Wyoming?  


July 2 4:30 am Wolfeboro, NH
Alarm goes off. Our adventure has officially begun. Two adults, check, two kids, check, 500 pieces of luggage, check....oh and one very sleepy Grandpa as our personal chauffeur to Logan, check. 


7:10 am  Boston, MA
Slightly bummed that my USAir status doesn't get me free bag check on United.  Will realize how little of a deal that was in about an hour.


8:10 am Boston, MA
Trying not to worry over my lack of seat assignments, but it is getting close to boarding time. 8:20am "Cady, party of four?". Head up to the gate - First Class upgrades all around! Thank you Star Alliance! 


11:30 am (MST) Denver
Kids were awesome on the plane. Hoping they won't be too bummed if they don't get the same level of service on the way home... Oh yeah, email from Hertz with an upgrade. Business travel does have it's rewards. 


1 pm Allenspark, CO
Beautiful drive up to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Switchbacks and dirt roads up to a little 4 mile hike to Calypso Cascades. Got checked out with bear strategies but didn't have to employ any. Probably good. 


9 pm Cheyenne, WY
First hotel on our trip - kids are asleep before they hit the pillows. Lauren and I are not far behind. Stay tuned tomorrow for updates on dinosaurs, hot springs and friendly squirrels. Guest blogging from Ally, Ty and Lauren!