Sunday, May 3, 2015

Observations from the road




A few tidbits I've noticed while spending hours (and hours and hours) in the car:


  • A bridge is a pretty cool structure, no matter where you cross it.
  • Canada Geese are also in Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.
  • The further south you drive, the more roadkill you see.
  • There is no shortage of bugs attracted to the windshield in Kentucky.
  • The Smokey Mountains are aptly named.
  • So is The Bible Belt.
  • In at least one roadside diner near Bristol, Tennessee, Jesus, Mary and Joseph all have blonde hair.
  • Suburban sprawl looks the same everywhere, but police cars look different in every state.
  • No matter how fast (or slow) you're going, traffic will slow down when a cop car pulls onto the highway.
  • "Three Star" accommodations have entirely different meanings, depending where you are.
  • Aggressive drivers and super friendly locals can both be found nearly everywhere.
  • Guinness makes a Blonde American Lager.
  • You can purchase Guinness Blonde American Lager in Virginia on Sunday.
  • You can get a good meal nearly everywhere, if you avoid chain restaurants.
  • Some of the best places to see are not listed in any guidebooks.
  • A gorgeous sunset is gorgeous, even from an unattractive roadside motel.


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