You have dysentery!Random observations from Interstate 80...
-the prettiest river = 1)the good old Allegheny (maybe I'm biased to the Keystone State)
-the nicest truck stop = western Illinois - free air, ice, and smiles
-the greatest invention = Sirius satellite radio. My go-to song is actually a beautiful bluegrass tune - "Hills of Alabam" by Claire Lynch - click and preview track #4!
-Cabela's aren't just local to Hamburg, PA!
-Indiana looks like Ohio and Ohio looks like Pennsylvania
-Touchscreen/PhotoHunt is only a quarter/play in the midwest
I have been making great time and the drive has been pretty uneventful - both good things! My favorite pastime has been watching cars roll up on my left and stare at my DE license plate. I proceed to watch them mouth "Dela-where?" I happily oblige them with a tip of my Philadelphia Phillies hat. The cruise has also been in the budget. My mom did an awesome job packing me food to get me across the country (and probably back again!) and trusty GM equipped me with a vehicle that averages around 27mpg. I have been enjoying the scenery and talking to friends and family along the way. My friend Chris has an application that can track where I am to a map on his phone, which is very cool in a stalking-type of way. He knew I was in Des Moines before I did!
After breezing through the PA, OH, IN turnpikes, I stayed last night I stayed in South Bend, Indiana for my first night. I stopped by the University of Notre Dame. While not a big fan of the Fighting Irish (I prefer the Peaceful Polish), the campus was very classy. I wondered if the students strolling the campus ever took the time to look around and appreciate it. They had a bagpipe band rehearsing in the middle of the campus! Regardless, go Hurricanes!
A picture I took of "Touchdown Jesus"
Nice, but no Barbelin on City Line Ave.
Today I entered the Central Time Zone, crossed the Mississippi into Iowa, and nipped off a good chunk of Nebraska. I abandoned my never-ending supply of Mama G. rations tonight and ate in the quaint, rustic town that I am staying in -Kearney, NE. I ate at the Chicken Coop and yes, I had chicken. Day 3 is tomorrow with a run through the rest of Nebraska, winding through Wyoming, and ending with a hotel in Salt Lake City. Get your Mormon on! These four days are going quite fast, but well within the speed limit :)
The town in Iowa where I caught a little mid-drive shuteye
I hope everyone is doing well! Don't hesitate to call because I would love the company.
Alright, check your tire pressure... Swagger Like Us!
2 comments:
Hey Joey. I love your blog. It always makes me laugh. Not sure if you remember Marcy from TTEMI (san fran and lincoln offices), but her sister went to U of N in Kearney. I stayed with her when I was underage and almost got arrested. Good times...Glad you are having fun.
Whatsup Ann? Yes I remember Marcy. I think I saw signs for the University in Kearney. Good wholesome people there.
Hope all is well with you! Junior League for Life.
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