Wednesday, April 30, 2008

A Small Setback

We got to drive like Englishmen today!

So after the waffles we accidentally took the wrong interstate. We
realized we were heading toward Florida instead of New Orleans about
an hour after the mistake. Rather than double back north to Atlanta,
we decided it would be more adventurous and interesting to travel west
on smaller roads and highways to get back to the interstate that we
were supposed to take. It was a little stressful because my iPhone
didn't get any reception in most of the area, but it turned out to be
totally worth it! We got to see things we never would have seen from
the interstate like the small town of Meansville and a kid popping a
sideways wheelie on an ATV! We also saved on gas and time because the
speed limit was lower and we traveled a shorter distance than doubling
back. All in all the mistake set us back 45 minutes, but I think it
was worth it since we got to see more interesting things in Georgia.

DK

Waffle House!

A waffle house lunch.

We made what seemed like a mandatory stop at a Waffle House in
Georgia. Every rest stop and food exit so far has featured a Waffle
House so we finally gave in. Let's just say the waffles justify its
widespread popularity.

Op Stap!

Coca-cola

Deepo Anyone?

Wake Up!

A Georgia morning.


We got to my uncle's house at 1:30 am last night so I'm a little
groggy, but this is what I got to wake up to! Freakin' awesome!

DK

More Proof

Georgia gas station at around 11:30 pm.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Proof

Best shot of the "Welcome to South Carolina" sign I could get at 9:39
pm.

The Carolinas

Frantically trying to get to Georgia on time.

So we tried to get some "Carolina BBQ" on our way to Georgia, but
failed royally because the "Bar-B-Q King" parking lot (where they
bring you your food) doesn't allow for 10.5 foot tall trucks. Stupid
roof. Who puts a roof on a parking lot?

We called up Mr. Andrew Coats for a suggestion since his parents live
in North Carolina. He didn't believe we were in North Carolina
already, but gave us a suggestion anyways. It was then (8:30 pm) that
we realized that it takes 4.5 hours to get to Atlanta!!! So we just
ended up filling the gas tank again, scarfed down some sandwiches at
Hardees, and started heading toward Georgia.

Number 1: Hardees seems like the east coast version of Carl's Jr,
which is on the west coast.

Number 2: Proof that we are in the Carolinas coming soon.

DK

Sustenance

This is how we do.

Chick-fil-A!

We drove past a lot of rest stops to eat here . . . My relatives from
Georgia would be proud.

DK

Through the Windows of our 16' Truck

As we were driving from Jersey City to Amish Country in the rain on our 16' truck, I thought to myself "Hey, someone should really keep track of this trip!" and "Driving across the country takes a pretty long time." So here I am. Finally live blogging. That means I'll be updating this blog on the road from my phone, so you'll be able to get up to the minute news about our road trip! Join us, as we travel down south and across the country to pave the way for future generations with our trail, the Gottlieb-Kim Trail.

DK

Monday, April 28, 2008

Maryland!

I'm blogging from my iPhone! We're at Jason's Mom's place in Maryland
tonight!