Day 2

Day 2  Thursday , August 26,2010

The big problem at the start of the trip was packing the car. Although we had practiced this and were fairly certain that everything would fit, somehow this did not turn out to be totally true.  Even so, there were not too many items that we had to leave behind. One was the laundry detergent which was in a big plastic jug. I was pleased though that the packing of the car moved quickly, and we were ready to leave only 6 minutes after my desired departure time.  We took a few more minutes to get gas and coffee, and then we were on our way.  The Great Gorean adventure tour was on!

As we drove down Business 60 toward the highway and passed the Poplar Bluff city limits, the radio began to play "Free", the tour theme song. I could not imagine a more mind blowing and favorable omen. As we first turned onto the highway to begin this 22 week adventure, we heard the words that are to set the theme for the entire trip.

"We are free. As free as we'll ever be"
and
"We ain't got a lot of money"

With those two thoughts being musically impressed into our gypsy souls, we turned onto US 60 and let our steel tarn spread her wings.