7:00 AM
I have eight hours of (speed-limit obedience) driving ahead of me. I've prepared by downloading the audiobook of Palin's Full Circle, another sequel to his original Around the World in 88 Days. This one treks along the rim of the Pacific Ocean, starting with the Diomede Islands in Alaska. Hopefully it's a good listen.
Next post will be from Louisianna.
11:30 AM
Well, maybe. I'm actually stopped in Grenada, Mississippi, the half-way point between there and there. I was a little heavy-footed on the gas pedal, so to arrive closer at check-in time and give myself a break I'm sitting in a fast food establishment that has free wi-fi. You may have figured out where I am.
Getting through Memphis was not as difficult as during previous occasions. There was something hilarious about watching Mr. Chipotle Burrito float across state lines on the GPS display. By now he is a well-traveled tortilla.
Listening to my audiobook has been a little difficult. If it weren't for the sounds of interstate driving I might be able to listen to Michael Palin's quiet voice without annoying speaker vibration. I may purchase a pair of ear buds for the drive back.
Well, I'd better get going. It's 114 miles to Jackson and another 187 to the hotel.
5:00 PM
Figured out the speaker settings best to hear the audiobook with, though some of the quieter details will remain a mystery to me until I give it a second listen in better circumstances.
I thought it was fitting that my iPod selected Tom Waits as I entered the causeway during the final hour of my drive.
Got to the hotel about an hour ago. Will go into details later. Time to shower and then take the streetcar to the quarter and meet up with my parents.
Dinner at Court of Two Sisters!
2 comments:
By rougher trips through Memphis you mean the disastrous attempt to cross 5 lanes of rush hour traffic in order to get the right exit on our journey to New Orleans 2 years ago? Holy cow it's been to long! I hope you saw the "Our kids can't read sign" and thought of me. Or the smurf village lol. I'm heading to Anchorage in August, perchance might I see you there? Give me a call 636-485-3460
I've been there twice now since the ACS meeting and it seems like every time I go through Memphis something crazy happens!
I have not seen the reading billboard since our drive down but I did spot the Smurf Village yesterday. And "Miss Juvenile Correction Facility". In March Hans and I saw "Miss Arts and Crafts" in Jackson.
Why are you going to Anchorage? That's super exciting though! I won't be there but I'm sure my mom would love to see you. I'll give you a ring or send an email some time this week.
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