Saturday March 5, 2011

Stop 1: Columbia IL (South St. Louis).
Driving time: 7 ½ hours.
After getting done class on Friday, we packed up the car and hit the road. Our fist stop was going to be at Amy’s cousins house (Paul and Mark) just outside of St. Louis. I’ve met a lot of funny people in my lifetime, but the Theiss family might be some of the funniest people I have ever meet. (Watch out Polzin’s… the Theiss are catching up). Amy’s Uncle Steven and Aunt Sue were very nice to put up with us night. Although, I’m not going to lie, I think they enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed them.
As grateful as I am to now have friends in the St. Louis area (I do love making friends), I was more excited to meet the most famous Joel Theiss. (Amy’s Daddy). Hands down, the coolest dad I ever meet. Not to mention, the only person I know to laugh to at my jokes.

Stop 2: Raleigh North Carolina.
Driving time: 13 hours.
Right now, I am currently in route to North Carolina, to Amy’s house and home. Amy’s daddy is also taking the 13-hour ride (or challenge) with three very crazy and cute college girls. Although, I’m pretty sure he is overly enjoying himself, or at least I know that I am enjoying him. Apart from his generosity to drive the first shift of the trip, he’s dancing and radio “sing-along-skills” are some of the best I’ve ever seen.

That’s what makes a road trip “real”. Meeting new people, and enjoying what seems like endless hours of fun with the people that you enjoy being around the most. A few good friends, a tank of gas (which I may point out, does not come free), and a fully load ipod. And your ready to get on that interstate and just drive. I’ll let you know how the rest of the trip goes. Spring Break 2011, here we come! :D

Rachel