It is time for another installment of, You Wouldn’t Believe It!” Along life’s journey you find a few unusual sites. These site become tourist traps and “pay per visit” stops.
I’ve traveled a lot throughout the United States and especially peering through my windshield as I drive to most of my destinations. This site conjures up nostalgia for me as well as being a most creative site. I used to own a Volkswagen beetle. That’s what I took to college and I packed everything that I owned into that little VW to take to college. I didn’t own very much, but they were all cherished treasures and most especially, the little lamp that my sister gave me. I shred my farewells as I strapped it into the front seat for careful delivery.
I would love to tell you the story about my experiences with that little Volkswagen, but for now, I am focused on what I saw as I drive along. Somewhere between Toledo and the Indiana border was a crossroads where these Volkswagen beetles were stacked on top of one another. What a site! It was impressive.
I’m not sure what it was trying to communicate or if it was a business, but nevertheless, I had to catch this picture before furthering my travels. There are many unusual things that I see traveling across the Midwest. Some of these are natural sites of beauty. They are God‘s creation. And then there are the other most unusual sites that are usually man-made. Perhaps it’s a moment of human ingenuity or someone just simply had a bright idea. Nevertheless, people can be creative.
I’ve seen the largest picnic basket in the world along life’s journey. I have also seen the largest rocking chair along life’s journey. I have even seen the largest chicken that was, of course painted up ever so creatively. I have gone out of my way at times as well to see or experience a roadside attraction. You likely have seen other unusual sites and may have even paid admission to get up-close and personal.
Nothing seems to ever really surprise me. Of course, coupled with those creative sites are most unusual individuals. Something sparked an idea or it was their collection, but they never cease to amaze me. One example is a site of hobby horses that are all stacked in rows with hundreds of them in a front yard. They all seem to be in good condition but I just wonder what it would be like to put 100 children on those old antique, hobby horses, bouncing back-and-forth as if they were on a race.
My site for today was simply intriguing and brought back some nostalgia from my own personal life. Volkswagen Beatles are a treasure. I wish I owned one today. Perhaps one day I can work to restore one of those and relive a young adult years.
Yet, for now I can just experience the joy of this site that sparked meaningful memories!
