Despite getting a later-than-planned start, yesterday’s leg of the road trip was relatively uneventful. For California, anyway. If you don’t almost get run over by a commercial trucker here, the honey-do truckers will happily take a crack at you.
Still, knock on wood, I made it safe and sound to a budget-friendly motel in Woodland, CA. No drama. No mechanical issues. Just a long stretch of highway and plenty of opportunities to choose peace over some of the most aggressive drivers I have ever experienced. They continue to meet expectations after all these years.
By the time you read this, I will be on the road again. Next stop? Eugene, Oregon, where I’ll spend my final night before reaching Seattle, Washington.
Road trips are fun, but they also make me a little anxious. The last one I did involved a near-death experience in the middle of New Mexico. That kind of thing shit sticks with you. I still carry a little road trip PTSD from it, so I tend to drive slower and steadier. I’d much rather keep things easy and safe than fast and furious.
Not everyone loves my driving style, but everyone eventually gets where they’re going. Including me.
For those who haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing Interstate 5, the state’s most direct on your toes. It’s the states most-direct highway route, connecting San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Redding, Portland, Salem, Eugene, Tacoma, Seattle, and Bellingham. So while it isn’t exactly the most scenic highway in the world, it has its moments.
Yesterday’s unexpected treat was a fifteen-minute shower while I was driving near Madera, CA. Not a storm. Not even real rain. Just enough drizzle to rinse some of the dust and road funk off my once-clean car.
So much for the car wash I got on Wednesday.
Such is life on the road. 🚗🌧️
Keep calm and cruise on!
Clint 🌈✌️
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Ohhh Clint, sounds a doddle as compared to our 🇬🇧🏴 M(otorways) (your 🇺🇸 Interstate highways) driving shenanigans. We have very crowded Motorways, too many drivers up each others arse and on a lot of Motorways the emergency lanes have been converted into extra lanes to help with the traffic flow. However they do get you to your destination. Now thinking of your road trip, off interstate pull offs and a gothic mansions motel facilities harkens me back to Bates Motel, be careful of the shower in your room 😎😁😲🤢 Passing you an umbrella or two for those pesky light rain showers too ☂️☔🌂 Cheers DougT 🏴🇬🇧
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