Mike and Susy's Spirit of Discovery

Author: Susanne Pekrul

  • Journal Entry 8…Favorite Destination

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    Susanne Pekrul

    Tomorrow morning, we leave Cade’s Cove and head back to Cumming Georgia. As I sit reclining with my feet up overlooking the Little River, my mind’s eye reviews this year and everywhere we’ve been. Mike and I have forgotten the names of so many places we’ve been. When you have so many adventures crammed into…

  • Journal Entry 7… Joy, Death and a Dog named Reese

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    Susanne Pekrul

    Yesterday I checked a big box off my bucket list, taking a hot air balloon ride. We got up at 3:45am to get to Portland in time to watch a field of sunflowers wake in the morning sun as we lifted off the ground. The wind was so calm, the only indication we were moving…

  • Journal Entry 6…SURPRISE!

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    Susanne Pekrul

    We arrived in Flagstaff Arizona just in time for the temperature to drop and the snow to start falling. We saw snow in January at Panama City Beach, and now in Arizona! I never would have guessed I’d see snow in either place, but we love it! Living in Georgia my whole life, I can…

  • Journal Entry 5

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    Susanne Pekrul

    Yesterday morning I woke abnormally alert. Mike and I are excited on travel days; eager to get the drive done in the morning, so we have time to explore our next destination before the sun sets. As soon as I see my honey’s phone light up the bedroom I ask, “Have you called the next…

  • Journal Entry 4, two months in…

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    Susanne Pekrul

    The title is misleading; I’m only posting my journal on the blog for the 4th time. With family and in particular our adult children reading along, I’m reluctant to share everything Mike and I have done under the stars. Perhaps I’ll add the rest of the journal under an alias in an upcoming book? Something…

  • Journal Entry 3, Day 6, January 11th

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    Susanne Pekrul

    Yesterday was another wonderful day in dreamland. We went snorkeling with Fun2dive at Three Sister Springs, then headed to Homosassa Wildlife Preserve, and finished the day eating dinner with an old friend. The internet is better here than the last RV park, but still a reminder we’re spoiled with high-speed at home. By the time…

  • Journal Entry 2, Day 3, January 8th

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    Susanne Pekrul

    In the middle of making breakfast, we ran out of gas in the trailer, and I decided it was a good morning for a mimosa. I rarely drink; it usually isn’t worth the calories, but suddenly having to pause with the egg yolks already in the bowl gave reason to have some assistance with relaxing.…

  • Journal Entry 1, Day 1, January 6th

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    Susanne Pekrul

    This morning started off with an air of anxious nerves and bittersweet thoughts of Sheila, Daddy, and the people we are leaving behind. I calmed after recalling my sister Laura’s farewell video. Quoting Helen Keller, “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all.” I’m not sure that is what everyone desires, but it…