We're back in Eastern Standard Time.We crossed over just before we stopped for lunch in Kentucky. We also noticed that we are squarely back in the South. The Wendy's/Truck Stop brought echoes of the country or southern voices that are so familiar to us. It began to feel like home. The photo above celebrates our crossing into Indiana (obviously), but I missed the Kentucky sign (once again, a large river, the Ohio, prevented this picture).
We encountered the biggest traffic jam of the trip today near Lexington, KY. There is some construction on I-64, and we sat in traffic for over an hour after being on the bikes for over an hour (which makes over two straight hours on the bikes, a record we didn't want to set today). After the traffic jam, Dad rested in the shade.
That's about it for today, although after almost 7,000 miles, we have some observations we'd like to add about motorcycle riding and the United States of America.
- Most people are nice to motorcyclists, although some drivers don't pay close enough attention to their surroundings. Missouri promoted motorcycle awareness in a comforting way.
- Most people enjoyed hearing about our adventure.
- Miles go by differently on a motorcycle. You never once lose contact with the road. You never suddenly ask yourself where the last 20 miles went.
- I'm glad the United States had the foresight to create so many National Parks.
- Simply put, our country is vast.
- Simply put again, our country is beautiful.
- The more you see of our country, the more you want to see.
- There is far more to see than one could ever see.
- It's shocking how many states do not have helmet laws.
- If it seems like more tractor trailers are on the road, that's true. Federal statistics indicate that there are 30% more trucks on the road than in the 1990s.
- Gas is expensive.
- It seems like Subway may be catching up with McDonald's in numbers of franchises.
- There an awful lot of deer in America.
354.3 miles today. 6,921.8 total miles.
2 comments:
I enjoyed your "Other Observations" about your trip.
What a grand experience you have had with your dad. Even though I was quite hesitant about your taking your cross-country trip on a motorcycle, you have let us be able to experience every single day along with you with all of your beautiful pictures and very informative blog messages. This has been my first blog experience, but it has been a wonderful one.
Thanks, Chris, for your faithfulness in writing every day and your time to download, select, and label your pictures. Bob and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single day. Keith Flynn was bragging about your photography today. Have a safe drive tomorrow. Wish we could have gone to HP to help welcome you home. Hope to see you soon?
With my love and thanks,
Mom
I, too, especially enjoyed your list of observations! Can't wait to see you. Wish we could have been there for your homecoming.
I love you,
Jen
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