When the
Good to Go gang takes off on a mystery trip, we always have a little fun with
guessing 1) where we will spend the night and 2) how many miles our round trip
will be. The travelers get some very vague clues from the trip flyer. Remember
this is mystery as in they have no idea where they are going, not a murder
mystery event.
From the
travelers perspective, it’s all about adventure and experiences that one might
have rejected if given the choice. It’s
the fun of the unknown and what will be around the next corner. From my
perspective as their Fearless Leader, it’s all about taking folks to places
they didn’t know existed. Enjoying their trust to find activities and
attractions that are fun and varied with a little something for everyone. I find these gems though networking with
peers, reading travel articles and keeping my ears open.
No one
guessed where the “Love is a ... Mystery” trip would wind up. There are lots of
things in life to love and we found many of them in Merriam, Kansas. Maybe
you’ve seen the sign as you were driving the interstate to Kansas City. We took the time to explore and this is what
we found. We love music. A visit to K.C.
Strings enlightened us on the entire construction of stringed instruments. From
the wood, through the carving, to giving a violin, viola or cello it’s ‘voice’,
this process is hundreds of years old. We turned it up a few notches with a
visit to Guitarlamp studio where a rock and roller spends his off stage time
engineering unusual lamps made from the body of electric guitars. Strum the
strings and it lights up. The artist’s
“playroom” and rock and roll themed apartment has been featured on a number of
TV shows including HGTV.
We love
nice smelling stuff and we got a nose full at Mixtures. Maybe you’ve seen these
boutique candles and spa items in gift stores. We saw where they are all made
by hand with love.
We love
food and we took a trip down memory lane at Strawberry Hill, one of the few
bakeries left making potivica, a swirly, tasty pastry. We had an ice cream soda
made just like they used to make them. It almost spoiled our dinner appetite.
Almost.
We love
our blue jeans and Lee has a great museum about the way our romance has
evolved. We love history and the Mchaffie Stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail
allowed us to step back in time. We love getting acquainted with new friends
and traveling with our old running buddies.
No one
guessed Merriam, but we had a sweetheart of a little mystery trip to visit!
