Final Thoughts

So I'm back at work. It feels weird and slightly awful to be back in NYC for some reason. I'm not sure why. The shock of running smack into a brick wall after travelling at 80 miles per hour for 7 days. Lots of introspective analysis, thoughts and retrospection. I'll spare all that from this forum and just say it was amazing. I had a great time. I hope whoever of you read this found it somewhat entertaining.

That's it! what a trip. ta ta.


from sunset to sunrise ... west to east.

Pictures, Day 7

sunrise over the Atlantic in Virginia Beach.















Back on the road. The Home Stretch.


Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel to the Eastern shore of Virginia


fried scallops at Stingray's on the Eastern Shore


Viking bikers have come to conquer New Jersey


Why you never see "I heart NJ" t-shirts.


... in case you needed another reason.

Pictures, Day 6

Savannah













Clarry's, a decent diner there


a funny sign


This picture came out blurry but really cool.

Sweatman's, in Holly Hill, SC


the approach


the sign


the parkling lot


the front door


plate 1


plate 2


plate 3


one of the rooms in the dining area


a shot out the window


Mr. Sweatman himself presides, pictured with wife and favorite food

Back on the road


the perfect parking to lot to stop for a break

Pictures, Day 5

A nice balcony garden in New Orleans.


another


iced coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde


a beach with sailboats in Biloxi, MS


Train tracks in Biloxi


crab salad at Wintzell's in Mobile, AL. I also had an oyster po'boy that I forgot to photograph. dang


The Georgia Welcoming Committee selling confederate rugs on the roadside.


The Waffle House menu. As you can see, there are 12 ways that hash browns can be served. Though with all the different possiblities, there are thousands of combinations.


scattered smothered and covered

the hair-pulling final few miles

... like having to go pee

"... to the break of day ... I had a ball ..."

just to see my home

The Mecca of 'cue, part 2: Food Comma

The Mecca of 'cue, part 1: In Pursuit

Rory's Road Trip Tip #35418

Always make sure your shoelaces are tied before using a public bathroom.

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Georgia Peach, Greasy Brick

Waffle House Undercover

Waffle House, A Plan is Hatched

Waffle, Interrupted

Trip off Trivia, Question 3

How many different types of hash browns does the chain Waffle House serve?

[Note: this question is now closed since the correct answer has been posted above in a picture. -ed.]

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Trip off Trivia, Question 2

What is the most likely orgin of the word 'cajun'?

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Trip off Trivia, Question 1

[Alright, here is the first of something I should have started in Cali. Answer in the comments section. Correct answer gets a free souvenire. Tie goes to whoever posts first. I'm the sole judge.]

What is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the USA?

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Julian Convinces me to Continue

Days 3 & 4 Summary

(they are all blending together)

Miles: alot. lost track. maybe 1000. Hours on the road: almost 24. I'm tired.

Pictures, Day 4

a roadside market on the way to Ft Worth


I bought some aloe for my sunburn


If I were more enterprising I'd buy some cheap cigs and bring them back to NYC.


beef


and pie


... just like Paris.


some Louisiana foliage


a bad picture of a really cool swamp


jumbalaya and oysters at Felix's in New Orleans (and cheap good local beer)


So this is that "infiniti" tagger guy from NYC. This is in New Orleans.