I went down to the point and watched the waves roll in. A beautiful city to be sure. I'm glad I am spending a moment here.
Song: Peaceful Easy Feeling by the Eagles
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Day - 3
I'm still in Charleston. My whole body feels amazing. Sleeping in, running, then wandering around in the sun. I feel like I've woken up in a new world.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Day 2 - Details
Where: Charleston, SC
The first 600 miles was not without it's revelations, good and bad. The engine and transmission, which have 100k and 30k miles on them respectively, continue to perform admirably. The rest of the Mazda rattles, whines, and groans like it's been roused from the grave. The steering is a study in surprises, alternatively hard and sluggish, and hypersensitive. A bipolar alignment? Who knows.
I found my self at South of The Border just over the NC state line at 2 am last night. The manic fun house truck stop seems ripe for a massacre. Something about the neon lights, giant fake sombreros atop the buildings, and eerily deserted parking lots seems to say' "come murder the unsuspecting beneath the flashing Tamale sign".
I finally found my way to sleep around 7 am this morning. It's now nearly one and I'm waking up. Need to grab some food and get the oil changed.
Song: It's a Great Day to be Alive - Travsi Trint
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Day 1 - The Begining
It is no surprise to me, that I find myself starting a blog at 03:15 in the morning, the first day of my trip. I'm hoping this can be a journal of the long adventure I've got before me.
The goal: To drive the Pan American Highway, starting by driving to Deadhorse AK which is the northern most point of the Highway.
I first had the idea at 4 am, while unable to sleep in Brighton, MA. I found the story of Dovi & Zee's 2006 trip across the southern half of the Pan American Highway. That was two years ago. Many day dreams and excited conversations later I'm finally starting my trip.
I've got a 1993 Mazda MX6, which I've owned for just under 10 hours, with 170,630 miles on the odometer. The car came with an impressive collection of VHS movies, which will soon be finding a new home at Goodwill. Once all the paper work is done, I'm heading south. My route is neither direct nor planned. There is a lot I want to see, and I plan on spending this summer investigating U.S.A. and Canada, before I head to South America.
I've got a trunk full of books, camping gear, rock climbing equipment, a cooler in the front seat, a little bit of money in my pockets, an iPod loaded with road tripping songs, and a full tank of gas.
Song: Last Night in Town - Lucero
Quote: "Tis not too late to seek a newer world. Push off, and sitting well in order smite the sounding furrows"-Alfred Lord Tennyson
The goal: To drive the Pan American Highway, starting by driving to Deadhorse AK which is the northern most point of the Highway.
I first had the idea at 4 am, while unable to sleep in Brighton, MA. I found the story of Dovi & Zee's 2006 trip across the southern half of the Pan American Highway. That was two years ago. Many day dreams and excited conversations later I'm finally starting my trip.
I've got a 1993 Mazda MX6, which I've owned for just under 10 hours, with 170,630 miles on the odometer. The car came with an impressive collection of VHS movies, which will soon be finding a new home at Goodwill. Once all the paper work is done, I'm heading south. My route is neither direct nor planned. There is a lot I want to see, and I plan on spending this summer investigating U.S.A. and Canada, before I head to South America.
I've got a trunk full of books, camping gear, rock climbing equipment, a cooler in the front seat, a little bit of money in my pockets, an iPod loaded with road tripping songs, and a full tank of gas.
Song: Last Night in Town - Lucero
Quote: "Tis not too late to seek a newer world. Push off, and sitting well in order smite the sounding furrows"-Alfred Lord Tennyson
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