We'll See How Long it Lasts

Barb and I are enjoying a closeness while traveling we hadn’t experienced before.

We’ll see how long it lasts.

For the past 30 years we’ve fled Montana in March seeking warmer climes. It used to be Florida, a five-day road trip with a boat in tow. Now it’s the desert Southwest, a much shorter journey, with nothing in tow.

We’d always driven a pickup or SUV on our escape from the frigid North. This year, however, we’re traveling in Barb’s Mini Cooper convertible, a cool car, but certainly more confining than the larger rigs.

The seats are comfortable and there’s plenty of legroom, but the dista...