Another wonderful piece, making me wish we could do the kind of traveling you and Les do. It is so sad to think of the missionaries and the US governent sweeping in take away the land and way of life of the native tribes.
One last thing.....I always love the photos you two share. I especially love the one today of Next Chapter at the Craters of the Moon campsite. I want to go!
Thanks again John for connecting so many ‘historic dotes’. I especially appreciated the indigenous and pioneer quotations that you gleaned from the various history museums you found along the Oregon Trail. “We are still here” from the native woman in Idaho was a particularly potent quote!
Again, wonderful writing. So sad how the government treated the indigenous in the name of progress for the whites. Thanks for taking me along the “trail”!
Damn, John, you make me imagine I am right there with the pioneers on these trails. Thanks for taking us on this trip. (By the way, when Next Chapter is ready for retirement, I have met a man who owns ADF Sprinters in Simi Valley and I know more than is necessary about such vans. I will be glad to make the introduction at the appropriate time.)
I'm happy to hear that, Tim. That's the fun of these trips and these stories -- feeling like you can almost see and hear the people who passed that way so long ago.
I'm hoping the van lasts as long as we do, but thanks for the potential connection!
Another wonderful piece, making me wish we could do the kind of traveling you and Les do. It is so sad to think of the missionaries and the US governent sweeping in take away the land and way of life of the native tribes.
One last thing.....I always love the photos you two share. I especially love the one today of Next Chapter at the Craters of the Moon campsite. I want to go!
Thanks John for another great read.
Really enjoyed a close up look at our history, although saddened by our ancestors arrogance and ignorance.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us, love tagging along .😉
Glad you enjoyed it. Joanne. And yes, there's much to be proud of in our history, but also much to regret.
Thanks again John for connecting so many ‘historic dotes’. I especially appreciated the indigenous and pioneer quotations that you gleaned from the various history museums you found along the Oregon Trail. “We are still here” from the native woman in Idaho was a particularly potent quote!
Thanks, Doug. It was fun tracking down the quotes and being able to include those voices in the stories.
Again, wonderful writing. So sad how the government treated the indigenous in the name of progress for the whites. Thanks for taking me along the “trail”!
Thanks, Sue!
Damn, John, you make me imagine I am right there with the pioneers on these trails. Thanks for taking us on this trip. (By the way, when Next Chapter is ready for retirement, I have met a man who owns ADF Sprinters in Simi Valley and I know more than is necessary about such vans. I will be glad to make the introduction at the appropriate time.)
I'm happy to hear that, Tim. That's the fun of these trips and these stories -- feeling like you can almost see and hear the people who passed that way so long ago.
I'm hoping the van lasts as long as we do, but thanks for the potential connection!