We set off for this tropical state at 5 am Thursday August 17th. We drove ten minutes, forgot something, went back. And again. Finally we left and drove 13 hours to St. Louis Missouri.
Leaving Denver at Dawn
There's really nothing to say about the drive. I don't believe there is one thing to see in Kansas despite the numerous hand-painted signs proclaiming "world's largest prairie dog"and "five-legged cow." Miles and miles of corn were our only entertainment.
When we hit Missouri we saw some trees, oh and big fireworks stores! I should have bought some but our budgetary woes trump firework purchasing.
When we got to St. Louis, Karen's cousin Carol let us stay in her apartment. She was very sweet and hospitable. After driving for 13 hours I had to run so I put on my Asics and ran for about 45 minutes. It's is humid in the south and I was quickly drenched.
You know, I gotta say, St. Louis was really nice. Nice neighborhoods, nice people, things were new and clean and bright. But alas, we continued on.
Early morning gas stop.
We drove through Tennessee and Alabama. We stopped for roadside BBQ in Nashville. MMMMM, pulled pork.
With full bellies and cups of steaming coffee we drove off to Atlanta, acid reflux punishing me for my food and beverage choices. We saw no part of the city and drove straight to our hotel. Jen and I both had aching backs and tons of energy so we hit the hotel gym and then went to bed.
Our final day driving.
It was a Saturday morning and we tuned in to NPR which kept us sane for most of the drive. After 2 full days of driving this was our 3rd and we were feeling a little crazy. We took turns behind the wheel, made quick pit stops and finally arrived in hot muggy Florida.
Here is our backyard:
Even as I write this a dolphin just swam by ten feet off our deck:
So here we are. Jen is working at the Bay Pines VA hospital, 8-4. I am here writing this and looking for work. We miss home and family. Wish us luck.
and we miss you two.
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