The Great Trip West - day Three

[jesshartley]

Well, Day two went exceptionally well. We made decent time, travelling from Syracuse, NY to Columbus, Ohio. We swam twice (once before leaving the hotel in NY, once upon arriving here in Columbus at almost-11pm) We had lunch at Olive Garden with Jack and Christie and dinner at Aladdin's with Matt and Heather and Teagan. We did not run out of gas, get a flat or receive speeding tickets. All in all, an exceptionally good day.

Today, we're travelling from Columbus, OH to St. Louis, MO (actually, Shiloh, IL, which is just across the river from St. Louis.) It's only about 6.5 hours driving time, but we have to go through the middle of Indianapolis, so it may take us a little longer. Once in St. Louis, we'll stay two nights, which will allow us to stop and see the zoo and farmer's market, hopefully. (We're also looking for a book store where we can find One Piece #8, as Autumn's burned through her road trip manga already!)

Saturday morning, we're going to get up early and set out to do a long driving day - 13.5 hours or more, straight across Kansas to Denver, where we will once again spend a full extra day so we can see the zoo and generally relax a bit before heading for Flagstaff.

For those who are following the adventure, the pets arrive safely Monday night in Tucson, where they were picked up by our kennel and transported down to Bisbee where they will be boarded until we arrive. All is well!

Thanks to all of you who have wished us safe journeys. So far, so good!

Comments

Still wishing you safe journey ...

[fiat-knox.livejournal.com]

A safe journey to you, and of course a safe, fun and happy destination, let's not forget. :)

[(Anonymous)]

Godspeed, I do not envy your troubles and travels. Moving 10 miles is hard. Amping that up by a factor of, I dunno, 100 or more has to be like juggling weasels. That bite. And are on fire.

-- c.

[tonysalieri.livejournal.com]

You'll have to let me know if you guys go up the arch or not...

[eddyfate.livejournal.com]

And of course, I'm NOT in St. Louis when you ARE. [shakes fist at the heavens] CURSE YOU!!!!

[verbena76.livejournal.com]

Safe drive! Glad it's going well so far.

Good travels...

[auntiemame67.livejournal.com]

I hope things continue to go so well for you... sounds like a good trip so far, and hooray on the pet's safety! Hugs to you all!

Safe travels!

[mythdude.livejournal.com]

I hope you continue to have a safe trip! And why not stop in Indianapolis and see our zoo? It's just as good at Stank Louis! :P

[wyrm-chris.livejournal.com]

Rock.

[simplyendless.livejournal.com]

May you have safe and happy travels!

Makes me wish I was in Cbus right now to try to have a coffee with you!

[xxxlotusxxx.livejournal.com]

Glad to see your trip is going well!

I envy you, visiting all the zoos! I totally want to take a x-country zoo tour one day ;)

[tradarcher.livejournal.com]

Have a safe and pleasant trip. I enjoy reading about your adventures.
I am glad that your pets arrive safety.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

I will wave at you as you go by! *HUGS*

[annyihra.livejournal.com]

Check out the science museum. It's nice. Also, the Cahokia Mounds are on the Illinois side.

Indianapolis doesn't take long to drive through, by the way. And Indiana goes by in about 1.5 hours. Just as a heads up, the speed limit from St. Louis to Columbia, MO is a nice 70 (if I remember correctly, that is). Can't say much beyond that. Watch yourself, though, because Missouri drivers are a bit weird.

Be(a)st wishes

[jcomer2001.livejournal.com]

Best wishes to you.
Beast wishes to your livestock.

Let me know and I'll lark over and visit you all in Bisbee. I'm going down to MX soon anyway.

[(Anonymous)]

Yeah Yeah you are getting closer. We are sending out good wishes for a safe and sane trip. Can't wait till you are close and we can visit.
Hugs
Mom & Dad

[aersi.livejournal.com]

Here's to continuing on a safe trip!
Glad all's well so far!

[impactbasphemy.livejournal.com]

Continued Good Luck Jess!Have fun at the Zoos. *hugs*

Manga is so easy to burn through though... especially when it's good manga! ^_^

[eseme]

So glad to year your pets and your family are safe and the journey is going well.

*keeps thinking good thoughts for Jess and family*

[essencenchanted.livejournal.com]

I'm glad things are going so well! Eek! She already burned through her road trip manga? I wish I had time to catch up on mine, hehe. Sounds like you guys are having a lot of fun.