VACATIONS by AUTO--1950/60's

       It's summer in the 1950's. Normal summer--a little warm and steamy. We're getting ready to head across Nebraska or Kan for what seemed like a long way for a kid. But, it'll be worth it as we're headed to Colorado!

      Heading out in the late 1940's and 50's was a lot different than today with the four lane interstates, signs for lodging, gas stations, and other attractions, plus rest stops for bathroom breaks and refreshments. In most cases way back then, were just 2 lane State or Federal highways that went right through towns and cities slowing down travel immensely. 

       Since my mother had somewhat a "lead" foot, there would be this constant eb/flow of getting behind a vehicle or truck and waiting until you could pass safely. This would go on for most of the trip and by the end of the day stressing everyone in the car in some way. 

      Second, at least with all this driving stress at least our car had an automatic transmission. The down-side was no air-conditioning. My mom always had her window down with her left arm leaning out eventually sunburned. It always seemed funny to just see her left arm sunburned! All that slow/fast and hot air blowing around would wear all of us out by day's end.

--------------------to be continued.