USA Road Trip - from Australia (incl route 66)

[PNW Judy]

You'll make a good road warrior, LOL.

I hope you'll come back and share a roadtrip report with us upon your return home. I have a feeling you're going to have fun adventures to share.

[Alexa]

Thanks, Judy, for the encouragement. I have to admit, I've been dreaming of this for quite a while. It's a special birthday trip (60th!) and I'll be going alone. Not the first time for a solo roadtrip, it's just that I want to celebrate in my own way - without others saying, "That's not where I want to go"......blah, blah....if you know what I mean. The last time I was on any part of The Road was eight years ago (alone then, too, to my daughter's chagrin) so it's time.

I'll be sure to make notes and post about it when I can. I won't be doing the whole Road this time, although that was the original plan, but I changed my mind after doing a solo road trip throughout Texas in late December-early January this year. I came back tired and ill after being caught in a freezing rain the day I left to head home and drove wet all day because I kept getting wetter every time I got out of the car.

I bought a tent for double the price I wanted to pay, but it had great reviews, and after thinking about it, a $200 tent, plus tax, equals less than three nights' stay in a decent hotel, so if I camp out only four nights, maybe five nights, I''ll make out like a bandit.

I'll share with everyone when I get back, or if I take some time to post from on the Road, depending on wireless connections.

[Southwest Dave]

Have a great trip Alexa!

I will also look forward to hearing all about it when you return or from the road.

[RalphZero]

You are smart for flying from DC to Orlando, FL. I've driven that stretch of 95 about 15 times. It's boring and dangerous. There is nothing to see and the traffic is heavy and dangerous.

[PNW Judy]

We subscribe to the philosophy that there are no boring roads. Yes, I can see where traffic might be an issue on some stretches but that doesn't mean it's boring to someone who has never driven it.

Boring is an attitude, imho, not a fact.

[bunda]

Wow! This is really ambitious! I am glad you are giving yourself a lot of time, and I might even add in a few days unplanned for just in case. The drive from the rockies to Chicago is pretty boring and long, be sure to stop when you are tired! When You get to Chicago You should go to Millennium park. It is right on the lake, and has open air free concerts most nights in the summer. It is also right next to the Art Institute, which is an amazing collection. If you like Egyptian Archaeology, The Chicago Field Museum has one of the largest collections of artifacts in the world, with the University of Chicago as an authority on Egyptian archaeology. I think it is worth the money and convenience to stay downtown and use public transportation to get around the city. Google search Chicago metro or nightlife and you will find some good sites for restaurants and concerts. Maybe a trip to buddy guys for some Chicago blues, or perhaps a baseball game at wrigley field? Second City has comedy show almost every night too!
Have fun!

[AZBuck]

Bunda, thanks for taking the time to offer suggestions, but the thread you've responded to is over 2½ years old, and I'm sure the trip is now a fond memory.

AZBuck