Some Basic Facts
Trip Start
Unknown
1
66
Trip End
Ongoing
Elyria, Ohio
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Total days gone..........76
In a tent.....................71
Miles traveled........11674
States visited..............20
Countries visited..........2
Federal parks..............8
National forests..........10
Cost of fuel...........$2000
Highest per gallon..$4.26
Lowest per gallon...$2.49
Free nights................32 (National Forests)
Hotel Nights................3
At a friends nights.......2
Cost of campsites..$630
Cost of hotels........$161
Cost of food...........$700+/-
Pictures taken.......1855
New FB friends...........6
Days below 60 deg....21
Days above 80 deg....14
Times pulled over........1
Tickets......................0
So there you have it. Just a few facts. I could probably add a few but didnt wana drag it out. Ive been asked what were the highlights of my trip. By far the wildlife while hiking was exciting as can be. The few nights I spent overlooking the Grand Teton Mountains were probably the prettiest. Wyoming was in my opinion the most beautiful. With Cody, Wyoming being the most interesting place. The Olympic National Forest was the strangest with its funky weather, rain forest(170 inches a year),snow capped mountains and beaches. Of course the entire "Twlight" series adventure was a lot of fun. I'd have to say the most disappointing time was San Fransico. The weather was awful that day and the traffic crazy. The highway 101/1 trip down the west coast was everything I thought it would be..just stunningly beautiful! Well to sum it up it was truly an amazing trip and I had the time of my life. No I wasnt lonely either. I met soooo many people, made new friends and talked to a wide variety of all types nearly everyday. A fantastic time. I did cut the last third of my originally scheduled trip short. For no real reason other then I was ready to come home. Hey..Im retired..I can do this every year if I want lol! Hope you enjoyed my reports and pictures as much as I did sending them!
Peace out my friends,
Papa Sam
