Today was a great day. We spent most of it in Oklahoma (it took so long to drive through it, but not in a bad way). The state was great - absolutely beautiful. We were driving towards Texas when we saw HUGE storm clouds in front of us. Not small little North East clouds, but huge, rolling black clouds. Lighting was striking constantly in thick, massive bolts and the wind was howling. Driving into the storm was a bit scary since the clouds were extremely bulbous and green - tornado indications! As much as I wanted one, we didn't get one (my mom was happy about that). I've never had such a difficult time controlling my car. The wind and rain was pushing it around like it was a toy and the visibility was very limited. The good part was that the wind got the tumbleweeds rolling and man are they frickin' awesome when they pass in front of your car.
Before this, we stopped in Oklahoma City to see the bombing memorial. It's something I've always wanted to see and it's extremely moving. It's a beautiful, serene place, but extremely heart wrenching. The smaller chairs for the children lost in the attack were the hardest part to take in, but the whole monument had an uplifting feeling to it. I'd definitely check it out if you have the time - it's breath taking. The city itself was super clean and had a relaxed feel to it - a perfect city if it wasn't in the middle of no where.
We learned today between Missouri and Oklahoma that armadillos have to be the stupidest animals in the world other then lemmings (you know, those things that commit suicide). I swear, every half mile, we'd see a flattened armadillo on the side of the road - they were so consistent. Sure, I've seen raccoons, deer, birds all on the side of the road this trip, but these armadillos were squashed EVERYWHERE. Literally, you could be talking to someone.."man, I really want to see an armadillo" and all you'd have to do is look out the window and there ya go - there would be one, dead, on the side of the road.
We ate tonight at Texas Road House and man, I don't think I've ever order so much food in my life. I don't need to explain it, but look at the picture below and let it do the speaking for itself.
Texas is my favorite state thus far to drive through. It was Oklahoma earlier in the day, but Texas is beautiful. Flat - but beautiful. There is nothing on the horizon - nothing. The cool part was a farm with literally thousands of cows. As far as you could see - there were cows.
Today was good - not as exciting as yesterday, but the easiest drive thus far.
It was hot in Oklahoma so David got a drink
Daily Totals:
Car Time: 8hrs30mins Mileage: 610 Coffees: 1 Rest Stops: 2
Drivers Flipped Off: 0
Random Ass Signs: "Do Not Drive into Smoke" Thanks Oklahoma...whatever the hell that means
Total:
Car Time: 38hrs2mins Mileage: 2,498 Coffees: 5 Rest Stops: 8 Drivers Flipped Off: 3
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