Day 83. Change of Plans

I am planning a road trip for me and Andy to Kansas City Zoo and then to Florida. Originally it was supposed to be Route 66 - but as is normal when traveling with Andy, things change. It is okay, though, because that is how he and I like to travel. No real time table, just destinations. It allows more flexibility while at the same time sticking to a routine for travel that Andy is comfortable with doing.

So here is how the plan is progressing. 

Originally we were going to take Lyra and head along Route 66. Jimmy and I had completed the East-West trip about 7 years ago and Andy has been wanting to do the same. So I downloaded the Route 66 App and started sliming down the attractions I would try and hit this time. I really wanted to see the Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Somehow Jimmy and I missed it on the first trip. So I made sure to include it in my plans. Of course POPS soda in Arcadia, OK would be something Andy would want to see so that was an easy 2 locations. I figured I would try and see more of the Muffler Men along the route this time as well.

But, today Andy changed that.

He found out that one of his favorite foxes from "Save a Fox" was transitioned to a new home in central Florida, fairly close to Orlando. Soooo since we really don't have a plan and I haven't made any hotel reservations yet, we are altering our plans. 

We will still go to Kansas City zoo to see the penguins we have been watching on the Live Streaming feed, and then head to Florida.

Lyra is going to stay home since I know I could find someone to watch her in Kansas - I would not be able to find someone in Florida. And well, leaving her alone in a hotel room is not very nice. Leaving her in the car is not even an option. Besides, Jim will be happy to have someone to hang out with at home.

I'm back to researching again, trying to find the best route and in turn, the safest hotels to stay at during a pandemic. We are bringing a tent in case we find a good campsite - but not having stayed in any down south we just aren't sure what to expect. I picked up a National Parks sticker today so that would be an option.

I guess the Blue Whale will have to wait for next year. Oh, and if you have read this far - next year I am planning a Route 66 road trip for anyone that wants to join in. More information on that later.