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> > In 1970, we piled 4 kids into our 1965 VW bus and, pulling a small Nimrod camper, we headed west. Our goal was the N.E.A. convention in San Francisco. The engine blew up at Rabbit Ears Pass Colorado and we finished the trip in a 1968 Chevy.
> > We saw Disneyland, the Golden Gate, Carson City, Yellowstone, Great Salt Lake, Dinosaur National Monument, Mt. Rushmore, the Missouri and the Mississippi. We also visited my sister in Ontario, Calif. and attended a five day teacher's convention. It took five weeks. We spent between $600 and $700, not counting a second hand car that we bought in Steamboat Springs.
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> Howard,
> I love hearing all of this stuff! What are your kids memories of that 1970 trip. I imagine they remember it well and probably laugh about it today. I know I remember and love thinking about trips like that with my parents.
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> Ferrick

The three older kids talk about it a lot and they all still love to camp. Sam,who was only four at the time, doesn't remember much, but we assure him that he had a good time. He thought the orangatangs at the San Francisco zoo were the funniest thing he had ever seen. He laughted so hard he lost his breath and had a crowd of people watching him! He also liked Dinosaur National Monument. The others still remember the fake gold mine that had been built in the basement of the old mint in Carson City. The rest of the building was a fantastic museum. I hope it still is. LaBrea tar pits in LA were also a big hit.
Howard