Today we traveled 501 miles, so there's really not a whole lot to report--just a long day of driving. We packed up camp and left Camp Hatteras around 9am and got ready for the drive to South Carolina to visit the Zajacks. We saw many things of interest on the highway today and as Steve drove the whole way (I did offer...)I had plenty of time to observe. A few highlights:
In many spots, the speed limit was 70 mph--this was a first for both Steve and I!
We saw an exit ramp to the "Future" but were too scared of what we might see there to get off....
The Carolinas LOVE Billboards. They are everywhere on the highway--lots of advertisements for discount cigarettes, XXX shops, world's largest fireworks emporiums, and churches. In case you didn't know, "Jesus Saves," a fact I was reminded of every 300 yards.
Most churches have neon signs and crosses directing you off the interstate and into the congregation.
We saw gas prices as low as $2.40/gallon, and cigarettes for $2.10/pack.
There is a giant BMW factory in Greenville, SC.
We decided to get off the highway for lunch in Chapel Hill, NC to check out UNC (lots of light blue everywhere) and to visit one of the restaurants our Roadtripping USA book recommended. We drove around campus, found Franklin St., and headed into Peppers Pizza. Much to Steve's delight, on the menu was a slice named "Geddy Lee." Now, gentle reader, if you don't know who Geddy Lee is, he's only the bassist for Rush, the Canadian power trio and one of Steve's favorite bands! The Geddy Lee was artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes, a combo that stymied Steve until he inquired of the waitress. She told him that toppings are by the number and so while artichokes are "21," sundried tomatoes are "12," hence "2112," the album title. Awesome. You can see Steve enjoying his slice below. We then headed back to the highway, arriving at the Zajack's lovely Clemson home around 7. We were treated to a super homecooked meal, where Steve decided he did like cous cous after all. Wonders never cease! Day 6 will bring us to Asheville, NC, and we will be departing for that fine city as soon as the friendly windshield man comes to repair the crack from the CT rock!
Pic 1: Peppers Pizza Menu in Chapel Hill, NC (note the "Geddy Lee")
Pic 2: Steve eating a slice of Geddy Lee
Pic 3: The sign on the stairs at the Zajacks in Clemson, SC
Pic 4: The Zajacks
1 comment:
Yum Sawyer...get it?! Thanks for the tricorner hat pic. It sounds like you had at least $48 of fun in Williamsburg though, so I think your net loss was really only $24.
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