If you're gonna be in Ithaca, you might as well pay Manhattan a visit. Wouldn't
make sense to miss it being that close. Even if she's been there, have you?
Larry
Chris Linek wrote:
> Seems the more I research this, the bigger the task is getting.
>
> All comments have been read and taken under advisement. Thanks for all the
> positive feedback.
>
> When I listed the States we were to be travelling through, I didn't mean
> that we were going to stop at all of them, I guess I didn't make that
> clear. Oops.
>
> Our main objectives are some of the places that Lori has not yet visited,
> such as the Black Hills around Rapid City SD, then visiting Sister in
> Iowa. Next specific port of call is Niagara falls, and then on to New
> Hampshire, where Lori has a pile of household stuff in storage that we're
> gonna sort through.
>
> After that it's Baker's choice how we make our way back to Cobb. Only
> definite's are Ithaca NY at the place where Carl Sagan is interred, for a
> personal pilgrimage of mine. San Diego where Lori has friends, and we
> already have offers from this list and another I am on for eyeballing and
> imbibing intoxicating liquids.
>
> We have a good list of places to visit, but with only 5 weeks, it's gonna
> have to be curtailed, for sure. Fortunately, my line of employment allows
> for extended absences. So long as I can afford to keep the home rent paid I
> can stay away for as long as the money holds out.
>
> Lori's job is the problem, her networking position can only be absented for
> so long, before they'll get someone else. I'm gonna do my best to make it
> longer than 5 weeks, but I ain't holding my breath.
>
> So far, the trip is over 12000 k's. I think, with sidetrips it's more like
> gonna be 14000 k's
>
> Can't wait!
>
> We're planning on renting a Ford Explorer, or suchlike for the
> duration. Any comments on a good vehicle choice?
>
> Prefer a 4x4 to get into some of the more exciting scenery, but I guess I
> can live without it if necessary.
>
> Cheers
>
> Chris in Oz
>
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