On September 12th I found out I got a job in Albuquerque, New Mexico...start date: September 24th. This meant some fast and furious packing, car servicing, preparation for the job, finding a place to live and a long but exciting drive. Before the drive could begin, an important stop was made to marry my good friends Robb and Christen in Bangor, ME. It was a wonderful weekend being reunited with grad school friends and being part of a very special day.
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| Christine, Robb, Christen, Andrea and I at Bangor waterfront |
On Sunday morning, I left Bangor and arrived in Syracuse, NY where I stayed the night (558 miles). I took a wonderful detour to Niagra Falls and much to my surprise, did not get lost! It was a bit more touristy than expected, although not very busy given that it was a weekday. The falls were spectacular and there was a small rainbow at the base of lower falls which was a sign of the positive trip that was yet to come.
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| Beautiful rainbow at Niagra Falls |
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| Niagra Falls |
On Monday morning I left Syracuse and drove 560 miles to Centerville, Indiana. This was an interesting little town, although not much in the way of entertainment. There were no restaurants so I ate at the truck stop next door with the numerous labor and construction guys that seemed to occupy every other room but mine at the Super 8. I like Super 8 because even if there is no entertainment to be found in town, the motel itself (and the truck stops often nearby) are fun.
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| Perhaps the longest leg of the trip...a lot of construction! |
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| The infamous Super 8... |
Day three was a very exciting drive (haha) from Centerville Indiana through the beautiful states of Illinois and Missouri to the destination of the day: Springfield, Missouri (551 miles). I pulled off an exit in Casey, Illinois and much to my surprise found "the world's largest wind chyme." Not nearly as fascinating as Niagra falls but it sounded beautiful in the wind! As one turns the corner on I-70 in St. Louis, Missouri, they are welcomed by a large arch. Appears to be a nice city, although when I stopped for gas in the city it wasn't quite as nice as it appeared to be from the highway! Springfield was a fairly large city with a big mall complex and many good restaurants. Ate at a great place called Cheddars. I wished I had more time to explore, but I did not realize how exhausting driving 8-10 hrs a day could be so retired to bed early so I would be rested for the next day.
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| The arch in St Louis, MI |
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| Casey Illinois |
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| A quick glimpse of Illinois! |
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World's largest wind chyme in Casey, IL
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