Swing State

Post date: Jul 19, 2016 3:54:41 AM

9:52AM

Today is day 2 of our road trip. (Day one was 6+ hours in a car after leaving the car show. We went through Maryland, West Virginia, made our way into Ohio.) Today we will be traveling through the rest of Ohio and end up in Illinois. We'll be going through Cincinnati and observing the road surroundings along the way.

10:52PM

We've landed in Salem, Illinois! Lola has also gotten her first cleaning of the trip for about ten quarters at a car wash following several incredibly heavy rains which I spent stuffing washcloths in her windshield. Luckily tonight I've gotten a suite with two rooms for sleeping so yay! Sleep! Speaking of which, I probably should do exactly what I just cheered for, as we will be getting up early tomorrow to make it to St. Louis.

Dad's Post Script

Woke up to rain.

Traveled across southern Ohio - beautiful rolling country - truly the eastern end of the heartland. Lush and full of older barns. Passed through Cincinnati (impressive skyline) on old US 50 expressway. Ran along the "River Road". On across Indiana, where we moved past the rain and into more humid weather. Great driving road.

Finished up in Salem, Illinois. Were we gave Lola a bath and shine.

Great day ... had a Long Island Ice Tea with dinner.