Best of "Campifornication"

As promised, here are the best, and worst parts of Eve and my voyage:

Best City: Chicago (2nd Denver, 3rd San Francisco)
- We got to see all Chicago had to offer and most of Denver. I suspect that San Fran will end up higher with prolonged exposure.

Worst city: Omaha (2nd Reno)
- Omaha tried to emulate big city life, but failed miserably. Reno is just plain seedy.

Most surprising city: Salt Lake City
- Completely shattered my preconceived notions of that town.

Favorite Restaurant: Steuben's in Denver
- After middle America cuisine, this meal was not only well-received, but quite delicious.

Favorite excursion: Yosemite (2nd Having a drink with Jim at the Hyatt in downtown Denver watching the sunset over the Rockies)
- No comment necessary. See Pictures.

Favorite leg of the voyage: Crossing the Rockies (Denver to Wyoming to Utah)
- Seeing the mountains give way to enormous canyons (and eventually salt flats) was amazing.

Favorite State: California (2nd Denver)
- It's now my home. I might as well start feeling good about where I live.

Least Favorite State: Nebraska
- Speeding ticket + hours of staring at corn = flyover state

I will post more pictures of the apartment later.

Thank you to everyone who followed my blog. It was quite the adventure and I hope you all enjoyed being along for the ride.

Exploring the Bay Area

I know it's been a few days since my last entry, but the time has not been idle. With Eve's help, I have managed to furnish my room (sans desk) and unpack all the cardboard boxes. Between shopping and cleaning, Eve and I made our way to the UC Berkeley campus. We parked on the southside, and made our way across in search of Tolman Hall, the Psychology building. Along the way, we encountered a hole in the walkway with an inscription that basically stated that the ground in this hole shall never be part of any country. After taking a picture of Eve's feeble attempt at emancipation, we headed back to my apartment before taking the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transportation) into downtown San Francisco.

We exited the BART at the Powell Street station and followed Market Street down to the Bay. We followed the Bay down to Pier 39 (way to touristy) and then walked through Fisherman's Wharf. From there, we walked down to the beach adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf so Eve could wade in the Bay. After determining that the water was freezing, we walked up Hyde Street to the Ghiradelli Factory and treated ourselves to ice cream topped with their famous chocolate (decadence at it's finest). Next, we made our way to famous Lombard Street, the curviest street in the world. After climbing 2 blocks set at a 45 degree angle, we were rewarded with two excellent views of the city. Extremely hungry and tired from our walking tour, we ate dinner at Brandy Ho's Hunan Kitchen. My mouth and lips on fire, but pleasantly full, me walked back to the BART and called it a night



At approximately 5:12 AM, I dropped off Eve at San Francisco Int'l Airport. She helped me make this place home and I will miss her terribly.

I decided to leave the title of this post blank because words can not describe what Eve and I bore witness to yesterday. We left my apartment at 9:30 and made our way southeast towards the Yosemite National Park. Traffic was heavy the closer we got, but we eventually made it to the valley floor around 3. After checking in to our yurt at Curry Village (canvas tent pictured to the right), we loaded our packs with plenty of fluids, trail mix, apples, and sandwiches, and made our way through the valley to the trailhead. We decided to tackle the Nevada Falls trail, a "strenuous" 5 mile hike that was estimated to take between 5-7 hours and would be a 1900 foot vertical climb.

Our spirits high, we made our way up the initial paved trail until we came to a steep path of granite steps carved out of the mountain side. This path was almost completely vertical and at times it felt more like climbing than hiking. After about 1.5 hours of hiking, we reached the top of Vernal Falls, the first of 3 waterfalls we encountered. At the mouth of the falls was a pool littered with large rocks. In need of a reprieve from our trek, we ate sandwiches and took a 20 minute break. Feeling recharged, we again set out on the trail. The first 10 minutes were easy and disarming. It wasn't until we caught our first sight of Nevada Falls that the second leg of the climb became challenging. With the sun beating down on us, we passed countless numbers of fellow hikers seeking refuge from the feat at hand. As we climbed, the views of the valley (now far below) served as a constant reward for our efforts. At about 5:30, we reached the top of Nevada Falls. After a break (and submerging our heads in the cool mountain pool), we encountered a brazen ground squirrel. We shared some trail mix, but had to leave after he began trying to assault Eve.

Eve Note: We actually ate lunch inside of the pool leading to the waterfall. By jumping from stone to stone we were able to make it to a flat boulder in the center of water, and sun ourselves while we enjoyed the view.

To reduce the strain on our aching limbs, we took the John Muir trail back to Vernal Falls. It was a little bit longer, but the path was much less steep. We reached Vernal Falls as the sun was setting behind the mountains. By the time we reached the valley floor, the sun had set and we needed to purchase a flashlight and seek food and drink. After a pizza and celebratory beer, we headed back to our yurt for the night. It should be noted that in the above picture of our dwelling, the small green locker to the right is a "bear locker". These devices are designed for storing items that attract bears to your yurt (i.e. food, scented hygiene products). We found this to be funny, until we noticed several lockers with claw marks across the front. Weary from our adventure, we latched our yurt closed and went to sleep. Sometime around 3 AM, we were awoken by yells of "BEAR!" from the yurts behind us. These yells were followed by banging sounds that we both thought were gunshots. Turns out the bear lockers do serve a purpose.

Eve Note: Before we went to bed we found a clearing to sit down away from the camping ground, so that we could see the stars. I haven't seen so many in years, even a shooting star was visible. It was peaceful, and we took some time to reflect on the beauty and strangeness of the America we had seen on the trip. This was one of my favorite moments.

We awoke this morning, gathered our stuff, and set out for for Wawona, located southeast of Yosemite Valley. Upon arrival, we hiked a relatively easy 3.5 mile meadow loop. On the way out of the park, we stopped at a vista point and snapped this picture on the right. I implore everyone to check out the full gallery of photos on Facebook!

The next post will be contain favorite and least enjoyable parts of out journey.

Home Sweet Home

Total Distance Covered: 310 miles (COMPLETE)
Number of states visited: 2 (Nevada, California)

In order to allot the proper amount of time to the Yosemite post, I will be brief in my description of the events that occurred on Sunday. We left the 777 motel and headed west, eventually finding ourselves in the Sierra Nevada mountains. As we began our descent from the mountains, we got a tasted of the warm California climate. Still on I-80, we began seeing signs for San Francisco, a distant beacon of hope. But even more important than the signs leading us to my new home were those of a fast food chain known as "In & Out Burger". Normally I do not have strong feelings about fast food, but this establishment has managed to endear itself to me. After 2 burgers and an order of fries, we continued down I-80, eventually reaching Berkeley and my apartment. After meeting my landlord, we immediately set out for IKEA where I purchased a mattress to avoid sleeping on the floor. Tired from our travels and wanting to get a good night rest before Yosemite, we called it a night. At the bottom are some pictures of my apartment. Stay tuned for the full account of our Yosemite excursion.

Eve Note: I am not dead in the picture below. I was just napping. It was a long day.

From Rocks to Riches

Total Distance Covered: 522 miles (17% for the day; grand total of 90%)
Number of States Visited: 2 (Utah, Nevada)
Number of casinos visited: Just 1

Again, sorry for the delay in posting our exploits from yesterday. We woke up early and left Utah (and its pungent salt aroma). About 30 miles southwest of the Salk Lake City, we hit the Salt Flats. What appeared to be sand at first was actually about 80 miles of salt. After clearing the flats, we headed back into the mountains and crossed into Nevada. The landscape continued to be quite amazing with green mountain sides tapering off into arid expanses of ragged shrubbery. We pushed on through Nevada and eventually reached our destination for the day the "Biggest Little City in the World" Reno, Nevada.

Eve Note: This was another beautiful drive. We would sit silently for extended periods of time, staring out at the desert and distant mountains. It was an extreme landscape and there would be stretches of up to 14o miles without a rest area or a town. Not even a cow.

After several unsuccessful attempts at finding a place to stay (we should have figured it would be busy on a Friday night), we found a nice, yet seedy motel to rest our bones. We got changed and headed out to get a taste of the Reno nightlife. Heading north of Virgina Ave., we walked headlong into a car show known as "Hot August Nights", which apparently attracts a motley blend of Middle-America. We snapped a picture of the famed Reno sign and headed into the El Dorado Casino. Since Eve had never been to a casino before, we started easy with the penny slots. After the initial jitters wore off, we made our way to the Roulette table. After about an hour and a half of ups and downs, we cashed out with an impressive $6 of winnings. Tired and looking forward to our arrival in Berkeley today, we headed to sleep and awoke bright and early to find the closest wi-fi connection.

Eve Note: My first casino experience was a mixed bag. I loved the twinkling lights and acting like I knew what I was doing at the Roulette table (the dealer only had to correct me about five times.) But there was also a certain sadness to seeing a quadriplegic parked in front of quarter slots and 50 year old cocktail waitresses in short dresses. That's America for you.

Tonight's posting will be coming to you live from my new home in Berkeley, CA.

Eve Note: Yay!! Hopefully it will have some ikea furniture in it. Furniture that can be slept on.

The winner of the lamest (more concerning in this case) is: GOTGLCK (got glock)

The winner of the BEST sign: "Deeth Starr Valley Rd."; way to avoid paying royalties to George Lucas

Western Exposure

Total Distance Covered: 544 miles (17 %; total to date: 73%)

Number of States Visited: 3 (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah)


We awoke this morning very anxious to cross the Rocky Mountains. We said goodbye to Jim and Molly (thank you so much for your hospitality) and made a quick stop in downtown Denver so I could acquire a new phone (iPhone!) From Denver, we headed west on I-25 towards the Wyoming border. From there we drove past Cheyenne and began our steady climb over the first of many sets of mountains. Along the way, we stopped at our second "World's ...", but this time it was the World's smallest town. The town Buford has a population of 1, and we suspect the gentleman that worked at the gas station was that one individual. After buying Advil and water to combat altitude sickness (we were both feeling the effects of the elevation), we headed even higher into the mountains, eventually coming to the Summit Rest Area (elev. 8640). We snapped pictures of the Lincoln Memorial and drove to the peak for some incredible shots of the horizon. We left the rest stop and continued on through Wyoming.

We crossed several mountains over the next few hours, but none were more impressive than Elk Mountain. We pulled off at a rest stop and shot this picture seen here. As we got into western Wyoming, the landscape began to change dramatically. The lush scenery of the mountains gave way to a mixed arid environment with the mountains replaced with mesas. The colors of the mesas was a mix of light oranges and deep reds and complimented the patches of desert earth. Even though we were out of the mountains, the elevation continued to be well above 6000 feet. As we progressed westward, the sporadic mesas began to form ridges hundreds of feet high on either side of the road. By the time we crossed into Utah, the ridges gave way to ranges of rock with deep gorges cutting through the formations. We were both amazed at not only the magnitude of these ranges, but also the way it seemed to swallow the highway we drove on. As we got deeper into Utah, the road became more tortuous and the wind became a factor. Some of the downward slopes were at such a steep grade that they had runaway truck lanes for semis that were unable to brake. Eventually we arrived in Salt Lake City, found a place for the night, and set out to explore all things Mormon.

We walked through downtown Salt Lake and about a mile later arrived at the Temple of the Latter Day Saints. The architecture of these buildings was stunning, yet austere. We explored the gardens surrounding the Temple, saw the Tabernacle, and lastly explored the equivalent of a visitor's center located within the Temple grounds. After brushing up on the Book of Mormon and Mormon history, we headed back through downtown Salt Lake City. I think it's safe to say that our pre-conceived notions of Salt Lake were shattered. Downtown was full of bars and kids, not to mention that Q-Tip (rap artist formerly of A Tribe Called Quest) was performing a free concert, which was very well attended. After grabbing a bite to eat at Mo's Local Grill, we headed back to our place of lodging and are now in the process of unwinding. As always, check Facebook for the full compliment of photos.

We have decided to hit Reno tomorrow, so expect another action packed day of driving and scintillating sights.

Today's winner of the most inane sign competition was a three-way tie: Black Butte Rd., Pilot Butte Rd., and Fossil Butte National Park

No new license plates today (damn you Hawaii and New Hampshire)

Due to extreme somnolence, there will be no Eve notes today (she is currently asleep)

Ground Control to Major Tim

Total distance covered: N/A (still in Denver)

We decided to spend another day in Denver as we recover from the monotony of Nebraska.  After sleeping in (and not worrying having to worry about getting an early start), we decided to pay a visit to Red Rocks, located about 15 miles outside of Denver.  Prior to our departure, we did a quick load of wash, which resulted in the demise of my cell phone (R.I.P. sometime in 2006-8/5/09).  We tried vacuuming the excess moisture from the phone as well as placing the phone in a bag of rice (neither worked).  After a brief period of mourning, we set out for Red Rocks.

Eve Note: It was so nice to wake up in a house rather than a motel. Jim and Molly have generously made us feel at home, and we had health food instead of truck stop treats for breakfast. 

Red Rocks is located in Morrison, a small town situated at an even higher altitude than Denver.  As we approached Red Rocks, we could see the huge rock formations from a distance.

We parked the car and set out on foot to see the amphitheater.  The combination of the altitude and series of ascending stairs made the relatively short trek grueling, but the hard work was well worth it.  The view from the top of the park is truly amazing.

After admiring the view from the top, we returned to parking lot and set out on foot down a "1.3 mile" trail.  We hiked on this trail for at least 40 minutes and saw some beautiful sights.  I must have taken at least 50 pictures as we traversed the park and encourage everyone to 

check out the full compliment of photos on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2322392&id=8202674).  Saturated with sweat and eager to see the rest of Denver, we said goodbye to Red Rocks and set out for downtown.     

Eve Note: There were deer and grasshoppers all over the trail. They were clearly used to humans as the hoppers seemed to be flinging themselves at our feet and the deer would simply look at us with the disdain of locals for tourists when they saw us, rather than running away. I love having an opportunity to anthropomorphize things.

We found parking at 17th and Stout and set out to further inspect the giant blue bear (pictured in yesterday's post).  Along the way we walked around the 16th street Mall, a street closed to traffic that features different shops and restaurants.  We grabbed a quick bite to eat and made 

our way the the Colorado Convention Center, home of the giant blue bear.  After snapping some pictures of us harassing this larger than 

life member of the Ursa family, we continued our walking tour of Denver.  We saw the Spire Center for Performing Arts, the Bell Atlantic Telephone and Telegraph building, the Bovine Metropolis (for the study of dance and drama), and a very officious building with elaborate white pillars and stone rams guarding the entrance.  After our tour, we got back in the car and drove to City Park (Denver's version of NYC's Central Park).  This park contains the Denver Zoo and Natural Sciences Building.  Exhausted from out hike and the sun, we headed back to Jim and Molly's.

Eve Note: I love love love that bear.

Tomorrow we make our way over the Rockies heading towards Salt Lake City.   

Goodbye Plains, Hello Mountains

Total distance covered: 533 miles (17 % of the the total distance; 56% overall)

Number of states visited: 2 (Nebraska, Colorado)

Number of traffic violations: 1

Today was particularly exciting in large part because we finally left Nebraska.  Undecided about whether I should buy a souvenir to commemorate my stay in the land of corn, the Nebraska

State Police made my decision much easier.  I received a speeding ticket for driving 85 MPH in a 75 MPH zone.  Once I accepted the reality of the situation, I decided that this ticket only further validates my cross-country trek.  

Eve Note: This was bound to happen eventually. Although I saw a truck with a house on its flatbed barreling down the road at a faster pace than our clocked speed about ten minutes after we were ticketed. Something tells me his breaking distance would be greater than ours.

With the future ethanol capital of the U.S. in our rearview mirror, we crossed into Colorado with our sights set on Denver.  It took almost 2 hours of driving through Colorado before we began to see glimpses of the Rockies.  As we approached Denver, we could see the mountains 

looming in the distance, dwarfing the downtown skyline.  As mentioned earlier, our plan was to meet up with Eve's cousin (Jim) and his wife (Molly) who live right outside of downtown Denver.  We exited the highway en route to meet Jim, who conveniently works in a building juxtaposed to Coors Field (home of the Rockies).  We waited in his office (complete with basketball net) and eventually made our way to the Hyatt in downtown Denver.  (Side Note:  if you are ever in the greater Colorado area and in need of legal help, get yourself the best team around at http://www.ghlawoffice.com)  Upon arriving, we took an elevator to the 27th floor

which contained a bar from which you could see the vast majority of the city, as well as the Rocky Mountains.  The vista from this bar was breathtaking.  You could see the Pepsi Center (home to the Nuggets and Avalanche), Investco Field (aka Mile High Stadium; home to the Broncos), and other buildings.  Directly below the window we were seated at was a piece of public art in the form of a giant bear attempting to scale the side of a building.  From the Hyatt, we headed to a restaurant called Steuben's.  Eve and I were both happy to have a real meal (Eve in particular since the menu in Middle America is not vegetarian friendly).  After a delicious meal and plenty of water to prevent altitude sickness, we headed to Jim and Molly's house.  Feeling the effects of yet another time zone, we are both exhausted and ready for some rest.  We plan to spend the day tomorrow exploring more of what Denver has to offer.  Until then, I leave you with one more amazing shot of the Western horizon (Enjoy!)

Eve Note: I've never appreciated seeing mountains so much before. Driving through days worth of cornfield and trucker stops and then suddenly there's this jagged line scraping across the horizon. It was exciting.

- We gained yet another license plate today thanks to Louisiana.  Still need New Hampshire and Hawaii

- In place of the most inane sign competition, we would like to give a shout out to the town of Overton, Nebraska (shockingly Eve failed to capture a usable picture)

- Today's lamest vanity plate winner: "Mini 13"; the car was not a Mini Cooper and the driver was no dwarf. 

Corn Anyone?

Total distance traveled: 482 miles (15 % of total distance; 39% completed overall)
Total states visited: 3 (Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska)

Upon waking up this morning, Eve and I both knew that the scenery today would pale in comparison to that of Chicago. We were absolutely right. At the time of departure, we were greeted with the first rain of the trip. Fortunately, the rain subsided almost as soon as we left downtown Chicago. Once on the road, we headed southwest through Illinois. With the sun beating down on us, we welcomed our stop at the Dekalb Oasis (apparently the word oasis has more than one definition). For a change of pace, we began listening to an audiobook version of Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk. We made it through two of the seven total cd's.


As you can imagine, our route through Illinois into Iowa was lined with green pastures and corn fields. At first, this bucolic scene was refreshing and a stark contrast to Philadelphia. That feeling did not last long. About 20 minutes into Iowa, we came across our first attraction featuring the words "World's Largest". Unfortunately, this attraction was the World's Largest Truck Stop. This "truck stop" is home to the following amenities: a restaurant, a chiropractor, 24 showers, a laundromat, a barber shop, a dentist, a museum, and at least 3 different stores selling everything from Jesus paraphernalia to samurai swords. Overcoming our awe at what we just bore witness to, we saddled up and headed ever westward via I-80. A few hours later, we came upon a series of windmills (stationary unfortunately). We snapped some pictures and continued on to Nebraska.
Eve Note: It's interesting what you start to pay attention to when the ride gets long. Cows, barns, and small hills become objects of fascination. Especially the cows.



Personally, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from our stay in Omaha. We arrived around 6:30 and found lodging at 22nd and Douglass St, about a 10 minute walk from the heart of town. Compared to the 4.5 hours it took to see the sights of Chicago, the amount of time it took to cover downtown Omaha was pitiful. But, unlike Chicago, Omaha was full of unique shops and restaurants. We made our way to Old Market, a 4 block radius of cobblestone streets and home to the nightlife of Omaha. We both agreed that it had the feel of a miniature Old City Philadelphia, but they seemed to be gunning for a comparison to Manhattan as evidenced by the amount of stores with New York in the name. We grabbed a quick bite to eat at Zio's Pizzeria, a New York style pizzeria (surprise surprise). On the way back to our hotel, we shot a picture of downtown Omaha's tallest edifice. Later, we found out that this building is home to the Woodmen of the World Insurance Society. Omaha, although quaint and quiet, is rather charming and went a long way for shattering my preconceived notions of the midwest metropolis.


Tomorrow, we head to Denver.
Eve Note: Yaaaay!

Be sure to check Facebook for all the pictures from today.
We discovered 4 more license plates and need only 3 more (Hawaii, Louisiana, and New Hampshire)

The winner of the vanity plate competition was "JST JEWS" due to a lack of open-mindedness

The winner of the inane sign/bumper sticker competition "Kum & Go", a midwest chain of gas stations...and maybe more

And lastly, another photo gem from Eve.

This sign says "Welcome to Iowa"
Eve Note: Please see that the entire sign is captured, just not the dimensions typically desired.

Come on, Feel the Illinoise

Total miles covered: 162 (about 5% of the voyage for a two-day total of 24%)
Number of states visited: 2
Number of curbs driven on: 1

Chicago did not disappoint. We arrived around 12:30 and hit the ground running. Within minutes of entering the city limits, we drove past U.S. Cellular Field (home to the White Sox). Our initial idea was to seek out Millenium Park and kill time before checking into a hotel. That plan was apparently subject to change, and we ended up driving past Soldier Field (home to the Bears) and ended up along the Riverwalk (which resulted in the first of many amazing views of downtown Chicago).

After our inadvertent detour, we sought directions from a toll booth employee and made our way down Randolph street resuming our search for the park. Foiled again, we found ourselves in a 15-minute parking spot running across a bridge over the Chicago River and snapping some pictures of Navy Pier. Sweaty and hungry, we decided to look for a place to stay for the evening. We decided to fully experience what Chicago had to offer and got a room at a Best Western located in downtown (corner of Ohio and La Salle). With lodging secured, we set out to explore the northern expanses of Chicago, namely Wrigley Field. After taking the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) subway to the Addison Street station, we exited the subway car and found ourselves staring directly at the stadium. We exited the platform and were greeted with a statue honoring the iconic Harry Caray. We walked around the outskirts of the stadium, took pictures in front of the sign, and even saw the stadium seats situated on top of some of the adjacent apartment buildings.
Eve Note: The El also provided a quick tour of some beautiful residential areas, and a chance to finally sit down.




After returning to downtown Chicago, we began our walking quest of the city. The city has aspects similar to Philadelphia, but felt much different. We got pictures of the NBC building, Trump International Hotel, Chicago Stock Exchange, Sears Tower, Lake Michigan, Grant Park, the ever-elusive Millenium Park, City Hall, Chicago Public Library, Theatre District, and the Buckingham Fountain. All of these attempts at photography left us hungry, so we decided to sample the local fare and grab a slice of Chicago-style pizza. 45 minutes later, we were finally able to find am establishment that sold pizza by the slice (the ends definitely justified the means).
Eve Note: We're pretty sure that it was difficult to find a pizza place because Chicago needed to
remove local food in order to make room for more Subways and 7-11s. We saw about 36 of them.

NOTE: due to the volume of pictures and relatively slow wi-fi, all the pictures will be available on Facebook under the album labeled "Chicago". Please let me know if you have problems accessing them. Here is the URL http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2321422&id=8202674&ref=mf (I will add pictures when I find a better internet connection)

Exhausted from hours of walking, we sought refuge at the rooftop pool located within the Best Western. We decided to eat dinner at a Brew Pub we had walked by earlier named Rock Bottom Brewery and Restaurant. We walked back to the bridge spanning the river and took a few more photos of the skyline. We are both completely spent, especially since we forgot about the fact that we are in the Central time zone. Tune in tomorrow for an update of our quest into the cornbelt.
Eve Note: Tim befriended a 7 year old version of himself at the pool who proceeded to cheat his way into championship throwing-a- beach-ball-at-each-other game. Tim looks like he's fading fast and I'm pretty sure I'm hallucinating from weariness so this might be a good time to head to bed....

We are now up to licesne plates from 42 states, and hoping for Hawaii.

Most inane sign/billboard/bumper sticker winner: "Dill", a bumper sticker baffling to most.

Surprsinigly, no vanity plates today.

Flight of the Corolla

Total miles covered: 604.7 (19% of total distance)
Number of states visited: 3

My first official road trip post comes to you live from a McDonald's in Fremont, Indiana. You may be asking yourself "Why he is blogging in a McDonald's?" The answer is quite simple: Fremont, Indiana has other priorities than technological advancement...like outlet shopping and church. After a grueling evening of last minute preparations that had Eve and I up until 3:15 AM, we decided to postpone the launch until 9:30 AM. To make the drive more stimulating, we decided to introduce three games that maximize driving enjoyment. They are as follows:

Trying to find a vehicles with license plates from all 50 states (we successfully identified 38 today alone, as well as 4 Canadian provinces)

A daily competition for lamest vanity plate (today's winner is "CRSTY" due to the fact that we decided it stands for crusty, with runner-up honors going to "2 YAM" , mostly because we had no clue what the hell this meant.)

And finally, most inane street sign/road name (today's winner "Headlights On?", paving the way for a new generation of passive aggressive road signs)

There isn't much else to discuss since our day consisted largely of driving. We are staying at the
Traveler's Inn (or El Motel depending on your mood).









Lastly, enjoy these photographic gems taken by Eve (notice how her ability to take pictures of signs is steadily improving).

This sign says welcome to Ohio And this sign says welcome to Indiana