The Chronic Consumer

I begin grad school on August 24th, and my son begins second grade that same day. Since we’re both likely to be very busy once the school year starts, I’m thinking about putting together a family vacation before then. I’m currently looking at various travel deals to some closer destinations, and if I can find something reasonable, we’ll go somewhere in August, right before school starts.

So what are some close destinations? Actually, I wouldn’t mind driving the six hours to Columbia, MO to check out the MU school campus. We could stop by St. Louis on the way and visit the Arch, Laclede’s Landing, and whatever else is in that city. We could also hit Springfield and take in some sights in the Capitol, Lincoln’s home, and a few other things.

This kind of trip would be fun, and our biggest expenses would be for hotels and gas. That’s not too bad, IMO. I’m going to run this by the rest of the family to hear what they have to say!