Imagine it's 1884 and you're traveling to the Southwest. It's the famous land known to all as the place where "there's gold in them hills." Smart people would travel in the Spring time. You'd fill up your wagon with all the food, clothing, and necessities for the long trip. It should take a month or two, depending on where you're coming from.
Now, imagine you get stuck in a heat wave on your wagon. Your horses are overwhelmed and dehydrated, you're about to pass out from the heat, and there is no shade to rest in. You see what looks to be a cactus (you've heard read about them recently to prepare for your trip). You remember reading that they have water inside so you crack a few open to retrieve the replenishing liquid goodness your body is craving. You think to yourself, if only there was a way to cool everything thing down continuously and stay hydrated.
I would never travel, if I lived in the 1800s. I'm so grateful for air conditioning, ice, motorized vehicles, and technology that allows you communicate all over the world through the air.
P.S. We're in Arizona. Land of the Cacti!
love you all!
~Amber
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment