Day: December 22, 2017

Day two of our road trip and I’ve made some general observations.

When you get outside of the Washington D.C. metro area you notice that more people smoke.

There are as many body shapes as there are fruit.

For the most part, the best drivers, and most courteous, are truckers.

The higher the price of gas, the worse the roads are. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?

Hotels that charge less than $100 per night have crappy beds. You pay for what you get.

Southern hospitality is a thing.

The farther south you go – the bigger the portions, and the people.

The cheaper the gas, the dirtier the restroom.

Much like flying – people now drive in their PJs.  What happens if your car breaks down?

Love the sunsets in Texas.

Drivers in Arkansas watch too much NASCAR based on their driving habits.

Wishing all the readers a very Merry Christmas, may God keep and bless you.

Hitting the road for the holidays is mostly stressful, hectic, and fun. I enjoy driving and seeing parts of our great country that I haven’t seen. You get to meet nice people from all walks of life and get a glimpse of what life is like for people living in other parts of the country.  I try to make the journey as much a part of the vacation as the actual vacation, whether it’s stopping at a roadside attraction (largest ball of twine) or just finding local cafes eating something new.

I also remember how much my parents did not like being forced into always traveling to see their parents.  As a reminder, kids actually listen when their parents are talking are complaining.  Just saying. So I try to make it fair when it comes to holiday travel when I can. Traveling also means that Santa has to find you on the road, especially when you have small children. A challenge, but one that can be overcome with some ingenuity and early arrangements with USPS.

Finally, its that wonderful feeling you get when you haven’t seen a loved one for some time. That can be reason enough to travel – it is for me. Its best to leave from those trips when you have rehashed all the old stories, shared new ones, and are still a bit reluctant to leave. That’s the perfect blend.  More from road travels on day two.