Monthly Archives: September 2020

A prayer

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

For me, my family and all those affected by dementia. To the higher power out there. Look over us as we get frustrated with the 5th, 10th or 20th call of the day demanding to “come home” and “nothing is … Continue reading →

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The inevitable let down

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

I don’t know about you all but coming home from a trip is always a bit of a let down mixed with the ahhh. Nice to be back in your own bed but if you did the travel “right” you … Continue reading →

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Beaching with the best

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

Third annual trip to 30A was upon us. Pandemic and Hurricane Sally tried to disrupt our return but we were not about to miss unless we had no other option. The beach had lost depth due to storms, there was … Continue reading →

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Delaware

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

Leaving Milwaukee early headed to Baltimore. From there will take the rental car and cross into Delaware. The first state for the USA as they ratified the constitution in 1787. And today it will be the 42nd state I have … Continue reading →

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OH WISCONSIN! MICHIGAN!

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

Love Wisconsin! And the parts of Michigan I got to see. For real. I love the green oh so green countryside. Red barns! They do exist and a lot of them! Seeing Lake Michigan to my right, in the East … Continue reading →

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Goodbye KY/OH Hello Wisconsin/Michigan

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

I started a post about my very quick overnight in Kentucky but to be honest scrapped the details due to the terrible weather. Storms all up the highway to make it to Ohio. It was rushed and not how I … Continue reading →

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Return to travel part 3

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

Austin Bergstrom International airport was busier at 545a than I expected. Of course 20 more people than last trip a few weeks earlier can be considered busier at this point in the pandemic. Safety precautions are in place, plenty of … Continue reading →

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Moving Mom

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

If I didn’t get up and out of bed then the move wouldn’t be in motion right? Boy it was hard to make myself move along on Labor Day. The day took on new meaning. With about 10 minutes left … Continue reading →

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Cancelled flights (again) and making moves

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Molly Collie aka TXTravelGirl

Today my son was suppose to fly off to school in Scotland. Three days ago he got word the flight was cancelled or at least his booking. Third cancellation and now 4th rebooking. Yes there are so much bigger issues … Continue reading →

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