I'm in Emmaus! To get here, I had my first solo drive and it took about 2 1/2 hours. This is one of the shortest drives of my trip, and I've unconsciously been very intelligent in planning it this way since, by having a short trip at the beginning of my drive, I could get my bearings again with being on the road. It's kinda like riding a bike - I'm back up and riding easily. But a few things I've learned:
-Avoid New York City at any cost. I had to pass through NYC on I-95 (or something like that) and hit stopped traffic and found myself in the minority with my car - it's about 90% trucks. And they are so noisy! And impatient! Just like New Yorkers, so it makes sense I guess.
-Don't panic when approaching toll booths (which exist way too often on the east coast, I will say). I don't have an EZ Pass, and again I'm in the minority since I'm traveling mostly with commuters, so I had mild moments of fear as I approached random lanes, hoping I'm in the right one and that I won't get a ticket. (apparently one should head towards the "ticket" lane if they are like me? Although I don't have this so-called "ticket"? hmmm...)
-Invest in a GPS system. My GPS/friend's name is Jill. Apparently that's the name they give the American accent. If I chose to listen to the American man's voice, his name is Jack. Clever. She's been trustworthy so far in guiding me, and keeps me awake and in check.
That's the current report from Pennsylvania. I have to say I've enjoyed the ride - the scenery is nice, the radio sings along with me, and so far there have been no obstacles. I'm clearly in the honeymoon period.
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