Well, we did it. We survived our "big" driving day.
1,120 miles. 17 hours and 10 minutes on the road. We encountered rain and wind, road construction, and bunnies crossing the road. We crossed from Central Time to Mountain Time to Pacific Time. And we set foot in four states (Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada).
Mr. TPG did the bulk to the driving today, though I took over in Little America, WY and drove all the way to West Wendover, NV without a single stop. Yes, I conquered the Utah highway, with its curves, extra lanes on the freeway through Salt Lake City, and the mundane scenery of the salt flats. The gas light came on just as I hit the Bonneville Salt Flats and I breathed a sigh of relief. I don't think I saw a gas station for the preceding 70 miles or so.
We have a few more hours to go tomorrow to reach Carson City. It has been quite the journey and I can't wait to get there. I can only take fast food and caffeine binges, the standard fare for long road trips, and confinement to one seat for so long.
Next time I log in, it will be from our new home city!
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