That’s a good thing to remember especially when travelling. And I am grateful. And I tell Richard that. He does all the driving as I’m nervous about doing it. I’m sure I could if I HAD to but I rather not. I’m also grateful that he’s so calm when he drives. He’s super carful and so observant especially when so many cars dart in and out of lanes. Grateful.
So today.
On the road at 4:30. We gave ourselves an extra half hour of sleep. Little things can make a lot of difference. Grateful.
But unlike yesterday’s nice weather this morning gave us rain. Boo Hoo.
After three hours of driving in the rain in the dark I made the executive decision for us to stop. Now we don’t usually stop for breakfast but I felt we (esp.Richard) needed a break. It’s stressful on the eyes and head watching for trucks in the rain.
First place I spotted – McDonalds.
The strangest McDonalds I’ve ever been in. No personnel at the counter. So we ordered at the machine. What? No bacon egg McMuffins. No muffins. Limited menu. They don’t carry all products. We were disappointed as were others. The only workers we saw/heard were when our number was called. Different.
More driving.
The last two years when returning home we took a route that skirted New York City. It always made me severely stressed. Thank you Richard. I’m so grateful you chose to go the I 84 route so I’d be more relaxed. Grateful.
This year the drive down took us four days and three nights. The drive back home? It’s only going to be three days and two nights. 🤞🏼Grateful.
Made it to Ogunquit, Maine at 4:30. Then supper. Could have walked the Marginal Way but it’s been a tiring two days.
A couple of things I forgot yesterday. Yes, that’s how tired I was.
The highlight of yesterday’s drive happened within the first half hour. We saw six deer munching along the side of the road. Must have been a nice breakfast as they looked up and then continued eating. No pictures as it was dark and we came upon them very quickly. Lovely to see but extremely glad they weren’t on the road. 😰
At one of the Alabama rest stops, Mr. Observant spotted a little wooden squirrel bench attached to a tree. I was sure I took a picture but I can’t find it. Sorry.
Plan to take it easier tomorrow. Breakfast. At 7:00. Yes a real breakfast at The Egg and I almost across the street from us. It’s one of Richard’s favourites. He’s been eating there since 1983. That’s a long time. He loves their corned beef hash. If I remember, and you know I’m not the greatest at that, I’ll take a picture and share it with you.
In for the night. 🥱 Had a lovely FaceTime with Jared, Katelyn, and little David. Loved it.
Grateful – David Campbell
Take care and stay healthy.
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