I don't know if Seattle is considered the West Coast or not, but it's on Puget Sound, which feeds into the Pacific... So I'm counting it as having made it cross-country.
I left there this afternoon, heading south, and for the for the first time in nearly two weeks the sun set off to my right and not directly ahead.
Below is a rough approximation of the route I've taken so far. It doesn't represent everywhere I've been, nor every mile I've driven, but it should give you a rough idea if you're curious:
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So far, I've covered 4,550.5 miles across 16 states in about 12 days. Two of those days I pretty much didn't drive at all.
I'd love to delve into a detailed breakdown of the trip so far, including what, if anything, I've discovered about myself. Unfortunately, the only thing I can say with strong conviction is that it's difficult at best to sit down and write at the end of a long day of driving and doing stuff. What I haven't had time to write about DWARFS the little bit that I've been able to get down. I still need to cover Pittsburgh, Chicago, Wrigley, Parkersburg, Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Fort Collins and Lt. Col. Tim, Denver and Emily, Vail and Jane, UT-128, Mt. Rainier, Seattle, and Portand and Cousin Sara... I'm probably leaving out a few other things.
At least once a day I question why I'm actually writing this thing. And at least once a day, I get a pretty nice e-mail from someone telling me how much they're enjoying reading it. At that point, I remember why I'm writing.
So, if you'll bear with me until I can find the next large chunk of time to write, I'll try and make it worth your while to come back.
It's past 3 am local time here in Roseburg, OR, a place I'd never heard of until this morning. It's out in the boonies, but it's convenient to where I'm going tomorrow, including Crater Lake.
Until next time...
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2 comments:
keep writing. as someone who traveled around europe for a month i stopped halfway because i was exhausted and i felt it just got to be too much. now i really wish i had all of it down. this way you'll never forget the details. it is a total pain in the ass but it is worth it in the end.
plus i enjoy reading it and lord knows that is much more important that you documenting your expierences. have a great time!
Mike,
Your witty comments plus maps, photos, priceline ads and youtube videos provide a very entertaining read. I'm really enjoying it. Keep writing. Be safe. Best / John Keohane
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