The spontaneity of a random road trip across a few States in the US when I arrived thinking I would be in Houston for a week, was right up my alley!! Oh heck yes, I love road trips and I always thought it would be awesome to do a road trip across the States, so this was just the little toe dip for me to get a taste for it. This particular cruise was taking me from Houston, Texas all the way to Phoenix, Arizona. I was totally gung ho for it! And got my road trip game face on. 
I am always excited when a little adventure pops up in those unexpected places. This was also going to give me loads of quality catch up time with my aunt Karrina, as she was making the big move to Phoenix and I was her Chauffeur. So the day after I got there at good ol’ 6am, we packed up and hit the freeway, tunes cranked, Starbucks in hand, and laughter ensuing. Let the good times roll. 
One of the first facts that I learned this time around – Everyone really does say Y’all, all the freaken time(and its awesomely typical, loved it). Second fact – Texas was much larger than I expected. I remember being told for years, that everything is bigger in Texas(I have no idea how I kept hearing that particular line throughout my existence), and long behold, even the State itself was big.
Karrina wanting to make sure I got the full feel for Texas, figured we best make a pit stop at this ‘have all, and almost the kitchen sink’ store called “Buc-ee’s”. 
It had Texas written all over it. Literally. 
Even I couldn’t stop myself from having Texas written all over me. I love entertaining myself… What else can I say?? It’s pretty self explanatory. 
I was amazed at how neat and organized the store was, everything was just perfectly in place. You could get everything from souvenirs, coffee, any meat you can imagine, and endless hot sauces. You name it. 
Buc-ee’s souvenir anyone? 
Or perhaps a hide?
Did I get a feeling as though I experienced a rough taste of Texas culture shock when I was bucked right into that escapade? You better believe it!
The Texas adventure’s didn’t stop there though. A couple of hours down the road we pulled over in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere, only to find a lost Chihuahua in a parking lot howling ‘Yo Quiero Taco Bell'(trust me,I was as shocked as you are). Well with no Taco Bell in sight, and no owners, Karrina was right on the case trying to catch the little fella so we could help him find his little way. He ran away like the little wind and had her on a wild goose chase(or wild Chihuahua case), and as soon as I got out of the vehicle he came right to me and sat all pretty in my arms while he gazed up at me. Darn it, his cuteness got me, and I knew we couldn’t just leave him. So while we decided what we should do with him, it was only fitting to have a photo shoot. As this began, the rightful owners of little Casper(as they informed us of his name), pulled up and were overjoyed at the sight of finding him, and we too were equally overjoyed that he was reunited with his little family! Although the thought of buying sombrero’s, adopting a Chihuahua and heading to Mexico did cross our mind… and high five to tea
m work on completing a good deed. Ok Karma, go right ahead and shower all over us.
Next stop on our road of adventure. ‘El Paso’!! 
Where I couldn’t help but think…Is this where ‘Old El Paso Salsa’ originated from? Can this be THAT place? Well I never did get my answer to that impending question, but driving through the area was pretty cool none the less.
I was quite taken by the colorful and artistic overpasses.
Good Bye for now Texas, Y’all were real great! Hello New Mexico! 
Well with the sign promising enchantment, my expectations did rise. Oh and it enchanted me all right. Just when I took a turn towards a national park, New Mexico slapped me right in the face with a winery. 
How did you know New Mexico?? How did you know I love Vino & Vineyards so much? What a welcome you extended us! So obviously our course changed, and we decided it was a must to ‘Wine and Dine’. Well sadly because I was driving, it really was just samples. Typically I would try every wine I could get my hands on, but there are those moments you must keep your wits about you. Do I rent a hotel for the night? Or keep it classy? But just testing the fabulous flavors on my palette was still a treat!!
After hitting the New Mexico highway full of happiness from our winery experience, it came time to grab gas, and a ladies room. 
What a relief to find a ‘clean’ one! 
Not going to lie, I did like the old western ambiance they were giving off. It all felt so very American.
Another very neatly organized store full of random things.
Poncho anyone?
Well New Mexico, you lived up to your enchanting promise. Especially considering my time with you was short.
My gut was telling me since the minute we left Houston that I was going to LOVE Arizona… Strange considering I had never been there, and only heard very little about it, but I know for a fact that I love Cactus’s, and I knew Arizona would have plenty of those on offer. As soon as I seen the sign, I felt the love inside me.
A nice reminder to always listen to your gut, it knows best.
The landscape rocked my world, absolutely stunning. 
Be sure to watch your step though.
We ended up cruising all the way to a little mountain town called Sedona. 
AMAZING scenery, and a place with loads of activities, and near to the Grand Canyon. 
After an epic and random little road trip with spectacular company, I know I will be back to the USA to do some more of that for darn sure!
Upon flying back to my home Canadian turf, my drive back to my little Northern hometown provided some very different scenery then I was basking in, in the US. 
Awesome scenery, and awesome wildlife. How privileged was I though to be able to appreciate the best of two totally different worlds. Happy road tripping days!
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