Landscapes

One of the most amazing experiences we had while on our trip was seeing the changes in the landscape. Crossing from one region to another, seeing the tightly woven vines and trees give way to beautiful hills and forests of boulders is both gradual and stunning.

We saw the sky open as the trees became scarce and the landscape changed from shades of green to shades of red and orange beneath a blanket of brilliant blue. Hills became mountains, mountains became wide open plains marking the transition from east to west, north to south.

It was hard to pick a favorite when we got to see it all;

the dense foliage of Pennsylvania:


the hidden dangers of the Bayou:


the barren desert of west Texas and New Mexico:


the misty ocean side cliffs of Oregon and Washington:


the wild beauty of Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas:


Journeying between city and country, mountain and valley along the highway gave us the chance to see the changes that we often take for granted. Flying from one place to another is quicker, more convenient; but if you have the opportunity to drive to your destination it will be a richer experience by far. After all, the journey is about more than reaching an end point, the journey is an often neglected part of the adventure.