We are planning to travel cross country - that is me, my boyfriend, 2 dogs, possibly my vegan teenage daughter, her cat, & also possibly my 19 yr old son. This trip is a journey to find our new home in the Southwest, either NM or AZ. We've lived in the Boston area all of our collective lives.

Whew.... just writing that tires me out! The relocation is due to health (I have RA) & need the dry, warm air, finances (it's getting just too expensive to live here in the Boston area), and just the need for adventure. Long, long overdue - we are selling our house, selling the furniture we can, and giving the rest away. I can't wait to hit the road!

ANY suggestions - inexpensive places to stay, (with firm beds - it's becoming a prayer for me!!), good places to eat, don't miss spots - anything. I've never gone west at all, and outside of Rte. 66, I don't have any must sees, yet.

Thanks -

Lynne