I find myself still taking things and packing them in bags all of the time. And when I drive I feel like I should keep going. Driving in the area that I am currently dwelling, not bad, but I get almost suffocated when I go into Tampa/Largo, etc. It's something to get used to.
I am beaucoup happy. <3
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Success!
I have been back in Florida for about a day now, and really unsure of what to do with myself. I feel like I should be looking into places to go next, or checking out routes, or downloading True Blood for Heather and I to watch..showering and putting on new clothes from out of my overnight bag, or eating bagel sandwiches whilst texting people updates.
Well, the truth is I am still living out of bags. And quite content. It was a successful journey, and Heather Garry is an amazing person. I am quite honored to have been able to travel across the country with her. I know she has some great adventures approaching, as do I! While she gets to go to London and Norway, I'll be working and staying busy and getting ready to go up north to see my family for the Goff family reunion up in the Poconos. And also preparing for Burning Man! Or should I say "three week escape from reality burning man trip"! This is like a dream come true. Maybe it's the past-life hippie in me, or just the fact that I love the idea, but ever since I was young I dreamed of traveling across the country in a colorful school bus. Well I am going to be doing so in a little over a month!! So thrilled! As a writer, this is definitely making everything come full circle. Well, I am a true traveler now as I've braved the road and it's conditions, so as the seed has been planted, I shall let these flowers bloom!
Pictures coming! Also, Heather and I have commemorative trip tattoos of graffiti art that was in the stall in the bathroom at a Mississippi truck stop. Oh, the stories! Sit me down with a nice cold beer, and I'll tell you almost everything. ;-)
Well, the truth is I am still living out of bags. And quite content. It was a successful journey, and Heather Garry is an amazing person. I am quite honored to have been able to travel across the country with her. I know she has some great adventures approaching, as do I! While she gets to go to London and Norway, I'll be working and staying busy and getting ready to go up north to see my family for the Goff family reunion up in the Poconos. And also preparing for Burning Man! Or should I say "three week escape from reality burning man trip"! This is like a dream come true. Maybe it's the past-life hippie in me, or just the fact that I love the idea, but ever since I was young I dreamed of traveling across the country in a colorful school bus. Well I am going to be doing so in a little over a month!! So thrilled! As a writer, this is definitely making everything come full circle. Well, I am a true traveler now as I've braved the road and it's conditions, so as the seed has been planted, I shall let these flowers bloom!
Pictures coming! Also, Heather and I have commemorative trip tattoos of graffiti art that was in the stall in the bathroom at a Mississippi truck stop. Oh, the stories! Sit me down with a nice cold beer, and I'll tell you almost everything. ;-)
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Adventures in Houston
Good morning, world.
So, yesterday we leave Austin after getting an oil change and taking lunch from Veggie Heaven over to Emrys' shop to hang out with him for a bit. Then we hit the road late afternoon headed to Houston to have dinner with Rory and his girlfriend. Upon getting to our absolutely favorite town in the whole USA(no sarcasm AT ALL)..hehe...we eat at Fadi's, a Mediterranean cafe. After a nice visit, in the rainy weather, we head on our way to Baton Rouge. Upon missing my exit, I get off the highway hoping for the GPS to quickly recalculate, and then notice my car sputtering, and shaking. So, pull into a Jack in the Box parking lot, and start to work on the situation.
We called Rory to ask if we could stay with him, and he comes to pick us up. After discovering it would cost too much to have AAA tow the car to Fresno, we decided to get a couple second opinions, and the AAA guy was the first to say, "it is probably just dirty fuel". So did Heather's father, who is very far away. We realized that we did just get gas, and a couple stops later, isopropyl alcohol saves the day! And we ate durian and were marry. :-)
Getting ready to head over to Baton Rouge. I will keep you all updated of our many adventures on the road, and more pics are coming soon!
So, yesterday we leave Austin after getting an oil change and taking lunch from Veggie Heaven over to Emrys' shop to hang out with him for a bit. Then we hit the road late afternoon headed to Houston to have dinner with Rory and his girlfriend. Upon getting to our absolutely favorite town in the whole USA(no sarcasm AT ALL)..hehe...we eat at Fadi's, a Mediterranean cafe. After a nice visit, in the rainy weather, we head on our way to Baton Rouge. Upon missing my exit, I get off the highway hoping for the GPS to quickly recalculate, and then notice my car sputtering, and shaking. So, pull into a Jack in the Box parking lot, and start to work on the situation.
We called Rory to ask if we could stay with him, and he comes to pick us up. After discovering it would cost too much to have AAA tow the car to Fresno, we decided to get a couple second opinions, and the AAA guy was the first to say, "it is probably just dirty fuel". So did Heather's father, who is very far away. We realized that we did just get gas, and a couple stops later, isopropyl alcohol saves the day! And we ate durian and were marry. :-)
Getting ready to head over to Baton Rouge. I will keep you all updated of our many adventures on the road, and more pics are coming soon!
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