Mike's trip report, part one
Greetings from Albuquerque! It has been a fun and exciting adventure so far, as I drive Lisa's car to California.
It's hard to believe, but it was only yesterday morning when I left Indiana. My plan was to get through Missouri and I was successful. I even had an opportunity to stop in St. Louis and see a Cardinals game in the new ballpark. After parking directly across the street from the stadium, I went in and was presented with a free commemorative baseball for the ballpark's inagural season. Then, because it was dog day, I got a bag with free dog food and dog snacks. Actually, for me the bag was the most useful part of that package since I had stuff to carry.
My seat was in the upper deck on the third base side of home plate. It was a great view with the St. Louis skyline in the background. Mind you, I could have spent $250 and sat right behind home plate, but I went with the inexpensive option. I bet those $250 ticket holders would have gladly traded places with me when the sky opened up and it started pouring - I was under an awning during the 45 minute rain delay. I shared a three-seat row with a nice couple from Peoria - it was nice to talk some baseball and to see the Cardinals win.
After the game, I proceeded to drive through the great state of Missouri. It's bigger than I thought - fortunately there were several nice rest stops. And a Subway restaurant. There's more to Missouri than that, but nothing sticks out in my memory. A good preview of Oklahoma - but more on that later. At sundown, I stopped in Joplin, MO, which is right on the Oklahoma border. I knew I was in the South when I heard "how y'all doin'" repeatedly. Everyone there was very friendly and the Best Western where I stayed was quite nice.
I'll write about my journey from Joplin to Albuquerque tomorrow. I'm glad these hotels have internet access, because it is nice to see pictures and movies of Lisa and Amelia, and to send and receive e-mail. We'll be reunited in California on Thursday - can't wait.
It's hard to believe, but it was only yesterday morning when I left Indiana. My plan was to get through Missouri and I was successful. I even had an opportunity to stop in St. Louis and see a Cardinals game in the new ballpark. After parking directly across the street from the stadium, I went in and was presented with a free commemorative baseball for the ballpark's inagural season. Then, because it was dog day, I got a bag with free dog food and dog snacks. Actually, for me the bag was the most useful part of that package since I had stuff to carry.
My seat was in the upper deck on the third base side of home plate. It was a great view with the St. Louis skyline in the background. Mind you, I could have spent $250 and sat right behind home plate, but I went with the inexpensive option. I bet those $250 ticket holders would have gladly traded places with me when the sky opened up and it started pouring - I was under an awning during the 45 minute rain delay. I shared a three-seat row with a nice couple from Peoria - it was nice to talk some baseball and to see the Cardinals win.
After the game, I proceeded to drive through the great state of Missouri. It's bigger than I thought - fortunately there were several nice rest stops. And a Subway restaurant. There's more to Missouri than that, but nothing sticks out in my memory. A good preview of Oklahoma - but more on that later. At sundown, I stopped in Joplin, MO, which is right on the Oklahoma border. I knew I was in the South when I heard "how y'all doin'" repeatedly. Everyone there was very friendly and the Best Western where I stayed was quite nice.
I'll write about my journey from Joplin to Albuquerque tomorrow. I'm glad these hotels have internet access, because it is nice to see pictures and movies of Lisa and Amelia, and to send and receive e-mail. We'll be reunited in California on Thursday - can't wait.
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