I love going for drives. Some might think it’s silly, but I like it. I can be the driver or I can be the passenger, but there is something to be said for hopping on the road and just going. I think that’s why I enjoy day trips so much. I can drive (with someone) two hours just to grab a bite to eat, turn around and drive home. Heck, I went with a friend to Mendocino just to enjoy the random stops along the way, the beautiful scenery, and a burger when we got there. We walked around for maybe half an hour before eating, but once we ate, we turned around and drove back. Granted it’s nice to be able to spend a little bit of time at the location you end up at, but it doesn’t have to be for the whole day. It *can* be, but it doesn’t have to be.
Yes, most of my day trips like that revolve around food. Generally there is a restaurant of some sort that is desired and I’ve always managed to get lucky in having people come in and out of my life that have enjoyed making those treks for that very reason. Someday though… someday I’d like to have that regular person in my life that I can go to those new places with, and revisit the old places.
When you’re with the right company, all you need is occasional conversation, good music, and a destination or direction of some sort in mind. Life is about the journey, right?
