Miles: 613
States: 6
Ben and I left the Mount Vernon Starbucks at 9:50 this morning and arrived at our hotel just northwest of Indianapolis at about 7:15. At 9 this morning, Mom says, "you guys aren't going to take the turnpike, are you?" And I said, "well, yes, that's what AAA printed the Triptiks for." But evidently I-70 is highly preferable due to fewer trucks and tolls, and being the flexible kids we are, Ben and I switched it up just fine.
With just three pit stops, we saved over an hour by driving fast. We debated driving all the way to Chicago tonight, but decided we'd rather get to bed early and drive the last 2.5 hours in the morning.
Nothing too notable today, except for a brief freakout when we thought my iPod was malfunctioning. It turned out the fast forward button on the radio connector was held down. But at three years old, my iPod has lasted about double its shelf life. It's going to happen sooner or later.
Drove through Columbus, Ohio this afternoon. Other than that the scenery has been the basic Eastern Mid-west fields and towns.
Hotel is excellent, $50 for the night with a pool and breakfast. Lonely Plant calls Indianapolis "snore inducing" - we're actually hoping that's true tonight!
Oh, but we did stop at Super Target just now in Indianapolis. Holy cow was it Super. I think it's actually twice the size of our target in Alexandria. You couldn't see the back walls. Infinity Target.
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A ton of the people working at this camp with me/Mary are from the Midwest! Wave hello for us - as you're driving through the region that's given us many new friends!
ReplyDeleteMinnesota, of all places, appears pretty new-friendly so...keep an eye out for those guys - they seem like good people!
Yay for a safe first day!
Meg what is "new-friendly"?! Minnesota is chock full of good people, it's true!
ReplyDeleteBon Voyage! Today's the day. Sparkly-new adventure.
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