Road Trip Wrap-Up

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If you've ever been on a cruise you probably remember that in one of the last daily newsletters there is a listing of the amounts of commodoties used on the trip, usually food and liquor. Well, it's in that same spirit that we present a few statistics from our wonderful trip.

days: 74
miles driven: 12,643
number of states: 31
number of Nat'l.
Parks visited: 9
places stayed: 30
pictures taken: 6800 (aren't we glad we don't use film!!)
number of blogs: 25
temperature range: 27 degrees (Williams, AZ) to 103 degrees (Salt Lake City)
amount spent on
gas: $1343
tolls: $78
gas prices: $2.11 to $3.09
types of
transportation: bus (including trolleys), van, subway, elevated train, taxi, car ferry, carriage,
train (both regular and narrow gauge), boat
wild animal seen: pronghorn antelope, elk, deer, coyote, alligator, bison, bald eagle, humpback
whale, bear
number of pounds
gained: uh-uh, we're not telling!


We got home Monday night, after spending the afternoon in Moreno Valley to see Josh, Megan, Adam, Gracie and Aidan. When you don't see them for a while, it's amazing the changes you notice. Although we are really glad to be home, it's also been an adjustment. After being an arm's length from each other for such a long time, Tom and I often have to check to see where the other is. We've really been enjoying our own bed and home cooking. We were so fortunate to be able to take this trip, and experience first-hand the size and diversity of our great country. And to those of you we met along the way, you made it even more special. We really appreciated all of you that traveled vicariously with us via the blog.....it was so much fun to share with you all. Tom & Nancy

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