Truckers have a lot to say

We enjoyed a big dose of Texas hospitality in the Dallas suburbs at the Kubics’ home (thank you Cheryl, Mike and Jared – it was wonderful to spend time with you!), and were sent on the next leg of our journey laden with sandwiches, water, and snacks galore. Basically the contents of Cheryl’s fridge, and we were most appreciative of it when we arrived late in Nashville on Monday night.

Monday’s drive took us through eastern Texas, all of Arkansas, to Nashville, TN. Unfortunately we didn’t have the chance to stop and spend time in AK or TN, though we did decide that Memphis and Nashville would be worth a return trip.

On Tuesday we left TN for Washington, DC. The drive was beautiful. Highway 81 skirted undulating Bob Ross-like hills blanketed in trees displaying full fall color. The transition from Midwest to South to East-ish coast was almost palpable – the air became thick with moisture – and of course, it was easy to see the differences: lush trees, green grass, rickety wooden barns. Dunkin Donuts.

We have arrived!

Another marked change was the scarcity of billboards marring the view. Upon entering TN, billboards became almost non-existent. But lest you think these states have nothing to say, I invite you to take a look at the following “truck talk” photo montage. Do you sense an agenda?