Roads:
Several years ago friends from Germany borrowed our van.
When they returned, they complained about our poor roads. I hadn’t really
noticed at that time. However, that has changed!! We found terrible roads in
NY, but now we know that western VA and WV give them a run for their money!
Between our own trip planning and our GPS, we have had
some true driving adventures! The GPS was the worst. It took us off the main
road (we didn’t realize at the time), onto a black top, narrow – no striping –
curvy, hilly, wooded road. It was dark (of course). The good thing was that we
didn’t meet many on the 20 or so mile trip. This road had true hairpin curves
(Roger didn’t know what they were until I showed him a hairpin!). A sign posted
½ way through said that vehicles over 25’ were not allowed. We are about 35’!!
However, there was no turning around! We also lost connection on the GPS. It
was with great relief that we ended upon a road with striping!! Now we check
the old-fashioned paper maps….
Weather:
We have had unusually hot weather – today was almost 100o!
In the last month, the temperature has been 90’s. Our generator went out
several days into our 2 month trip, which means no a/c when we’re not plugged
in. However, we’ve had enough a/c (McDonald’s, etc.!!) to keep us functioning.
This hot has been wearing, but not defeating! Now we read about snow out west
and pray that it will be melted before we get there…
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