Sure, I had options. I could have driven straight through, from Portland to North Carolina, and arrived in a few days, easy. I could have left Portland earlier, giving myself a couple of weeks or more to explore and drive a little bit each day. I could even have flown, …
This last big TRECC stretch represents yet another common type of day during this year-long road trip. See if you can guess what it might be, just by reading the setup. [New? You’re coming in on the very end of the very unique portion of a very unique trip. You …
Today was a Sabbath. Yes, I’m still TRECCing across the U.S. – through 5 states today, in fact. I even got to wander Notre Dame’s campus, which is obviously a treat. One more day of the TRECC to go. But like I’ve tried to do most weeks of this trip, …
I could write pages and pages and pages tonight. I won’t, but I could. It has been one of the most eventful and interesting days of my life – but more than that, it’s been surreal in its combinations. [In case you’re new, I’m blogging a little differently than usual …
As I’ve journeyed from Portland to, presently, Minneapolis, I’ve obviously covered a lot of country. And like so much of this trip, it’s been an opportunity to enjoy locality – the “localness” of various cool places all across the U.S. While I’m not hanging out for long in any one …
I’m enjoying this week of more detailed updates. Yes, they’re a little more tedious to write (and read), and neither you guys nor I would survive for long like this. But these posts provide a good, lasting insight into the realities of this year-long road trip. [You can catch up …
The main fact that governed this day’s itinerary was one ambitious goal: making it to the Fargo, ND, area in time to attend a college ministry. [This is a week-long series logging my random drive from Portland to North Carolina, including a pretty in-depth look at each crazy day. You …
“The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof…” Montana is the 3rd state in a row that I hadn’t visited before this trip – Washington and Idaho were the others, and North Dakota will be a new state for me, too. Pretty exciting. [In case you’re new, this is …
The first half-day of this TRECC (Terribly Random Excursion Cross-Country) already included two moments of interstate awkwardness. But believe you me, there have been plenty of others on this trip. When I stopped to get gas in Oregon, the scruffy fellow who appeared at my window as I opened the …
As you may remember, I mentioned a few days ago I would soon be taking an unusual next step on this Exploring journey. And a few weeks ago, I mentioned I might have a special “Blog Event” coming up. Well, today is that day! Actually, it’s both days. Wait – …
