When I was young, my mom would take me and my cousin on long road trips to South Carolina. The two of us would fill the back seat of the car with pillows, blankets, books and games. This was back in the late 70s when cars were as big as boats, so we had a lot of room.
We spent much of the 14 hour drive (the speed limit was only 55mph) giggling about whatever it is that young girls giggle about; which is to say that we giggled about everything. We wrote notes back and forth to each other, snacked on junk food and we’d try to see who could make my mom mad enough to give us a “don’t make me come back there” look.
To be honest, the pool and beach in Hilton Head were really nice, but the journey there was half the fun.
We have such great memories of the time we spent in the car even though it was long before DVD players, or even walkmans. We did have an 8-track player so we listened to Roger Miller sing “King of the Road” over and over, but that would just make us giggle more.
There is something about a road trip that brings people together like nothing else really can. When you’re thrown into a confined space with the people who know the best and worst about you, you have to make the best of it and that’s just what we did. And, it was great.
My advice for your next road trip is to turn off the DVD player, pull out the earbuds and actually talk to each other. You never know how much giggling you might do.
Now it’s your turn; what is your best road trip advice?
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Anna Hettick
So true. Well, actually I am an only child, so I guess “So true.” I don’t really know about. BUT it makes sense to me!! We are going on a short road trip next year. I had it all planned to stock up on ear buds and movies…Maybe I’ll accidently forget them at home before we leave? š
Momo Fali
I’d bring them…just for back-up!
Anna Hettick
It might be me that needs the earbuds…to tune out the loud kids!! lol š
Melisa
All of what you said, plus slip-on shoes so you can take them off the second you’re in the car. (except the driver, because that’s not safe!)
tara
We used to sing songs together or my dad would quiz us on our states and capitals. So now I know every single capital of the U.S. (I should probably work on the rest of the world…) Also, the sign game is a must.
Books on tape are also fun so then the whole family ‘reads’ a book together. We would actually be sad when we had to stop for gas, etc. because it meant we had to pause the book.
meleahrebeccah
We love singing along to music when my family road trips. We don’t usually go very far, but the journey is always fun.