Back home after my condensed 'endless summer'. Driving, hanging out, boat rides, biking and diving dominated the time away. I drove 5480 miles through 16 states, pausing mostly around water to dive.
I watched gas prices climb as I drove, and talked to people in various areas about how they were dealing with it/coping. I felt lucky that I drive a relatively stingy Jeep.
Florida seemed unusually hot, northern Michigan unusually cold. I saw some pretty incredible tornado damage in a couple of states, Iowa and Arkansas, and wondered what riding one out really feels like.
I am very glad to be home, but happier for the journey.
My route:
I watched gas prices climb as I drove, and talked to people in various areas about how they were dealing with it/coping. I felt lucky that I drive a relatively stingy Jeep.
Florida seemed unusually hot, northern Michigan unusually cold. I saw some pretty incredible tornado damage in a couple of states, Iowa and Arkansas, and wondered what riding one out really feels like.
I am very glad to be home, but happier for the journey.
My route: