Day 1

As planned, I was out the door at 7:58 and on the road two minutes later, headed South on 101, and an hour later, I hit 5 and headed south.

This state is big and varied and it took me eight hours to hit the AZ border. Somewhere, between Bakersfield and Barstow, I found myself on a one lane highway and had to pay attention, so could not change the CD, boredom set in and I decided to name my car and GPS, ..... so now I am travelling with Zoe - the car and Liam-the GPS with an Irish accent.

It started because I took a break, and Liam kept nagging that I make a U-turn and get back on the highway. The thing about Liam is he does not listen, just gives orders, and point out my mistakes. He is however, very helpful in getting me where I need to go.

I did not succumb to the temptation of pushing on, and stopped in Kingman, AZ as planned. It was an nine hour day with appropriate breaks.
It was an easy day, however, it was sobering to see a sign as I turned on to Highway 40 that said, Willmington, NC - 2554 miles.

Time for a long soak in the tub.....