I thought a title that did not require an encyclopedic knowledge of modern music, poetry, and literature was fitting for some final comments. Hard to believe we spent almost 140 hours in the car together traveling over 8,000 Miles. Even more amazing that we are still great (if not greater) friends after our almost 4 weeks together. Although, the separate rooms in Oklahoma City (thanks Prescott’s) and Salt Lake City (thanks John and Missy) were very timely. There is not much left to say – the car is slowly healing from my first aid treatment (at great cost!), Tracey’s mother (Linda) and Gill’s friend Trudi have connected in Beaufort SC, I heard from Geraldine who had a wonderful English accent in spite of being born in the Italian part of Switzerland and living in Rochester MN, ah and what about Susannah in Toronto. This last encounter must have been filmed as some weird art movie. I am sure you are all agog to know that we had 19,513 views from 46 countries so if nothing else we have brought our strange brand of intellectual irreverence to many cultures. I did learn about naked mole rats along the way and re-connected with the Irish bat community so the trip also had its creative side. I went with Garret as my boss and returned with him as just a regular faculty member like me. We can now jostle for raises instead of me groveling to him for them. My enduring memories are of my Irish friend protecting me in a bar, reasoning with me about the potential qualities of royalty, even praising the English rugby team – what a man! Not many of us could have endured what he has been through these last few years. This trip was humbling to see him at his most vulnerable and at his most eloquent. I sort of hope that this will not “be the last time.” One final poignant picture of him with Grand-daughter Kate heading into the blue yonder + some stats for those who might want to follow in our footsteps.
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Anonymous
Looking forward to read more blogs and see more pictures, so definitely hoping is not the last!!
Anonymous
What an amazing and humorous adventure you and Ian had. I enjoyed reading your blog and looking at all the pics. Thank you for sharing with so many of us. Hopefully it won’t be the last!
Looking forward to read more blogs and see more pictures, so definitely hoping is not the last!!
What an amazing and humorous adventure you and Ian had. I enjoyed reading your blog and looking at all the pics. Thank you for sharing with so many of us. Hopefully it won’t be the last!
Best!
Stephanie