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The journey commences. While these are Baxter's adventures, this narrative reflects my perspective. Our initial trip took place in November 2025. You will find details and images below. Upcoming journeys will also be shared here.  I plan to add videos as well.  The journey, the blogs and grief recovery are all a work in progress.

Widow Goes West is a compilation of adventures by city from  April thru June 2026 has been broken into each city with narrative and pictures.

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Widow Goes West: Georgia to Flagstaff, AZ

As a widow who cannot drive or fly for medical reasons, travel requires extra research, planning, and organization. This section shares the story of our three-day train trip, including the journey itself, the sights we enjoyed, what went well, and what I would do differently next time.

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First Annual Gobble Getaway

We took Greyhound to Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida for Thanksgiving—my first solo trip, close to home and familiar territory. Since I can't drive or fly for medical reasons, Greyhound was ideal, and the ride was pleasant with helpful people. The Doubletree, a Disney resort, provided shuttle service and exceptional staff.

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