A few weeks ago my old college pal, Lauren, called me up and
asked if I would drive across the country with her. She had secured an
employment opportunity in Everett, Washington and she needed someone to keep
her company along the way. My answer: “I’m unemployed and I just bought a new
suitcase! I’m there!”
And that is how the story begins.
Day One: (11/06/11) I headed north on an Amtrak to Chicago
after a short visit with Ted. There I met Lauren who had driven in from South
Bend, Indiana. I jumped into her over-stuffed Toyota and we headed on our way. I
unfortunately was starting the trip off with a bad bout of pink eye, but with
hopes that it would disappear in a few days, we didn’t even let that phase us.
The drive on day one was full of catching up – so many good stories and gossip
to tell!
We practically flew through Wisconsin and Lauren drove all the way to Saint Cloud, Minnesota where she had arranged for us to stay with her friend Joe. By the time we got there we were both beat! I took a shower and fell asleep while she and Joe got a chance to catch up.
