Friday, June 13, 1997

Cape Cod Trip - Day 1

Left this morning (0840L), bound for Nicky's parents' house. Took I-10 out of Jacksonville to US-19 and then drove north. In Camilla for fuel at 1045L and ate lunch at Subway. Continued on US-19 to Albany and then changed to US-82. Got on GA-45 after that and made our way to the little town of Plains, Georgia, home of former President Carter. We even saw his house! Nicky and I explored the place for a short time - and bought some peanuts, of course. Back on the road around 1300L, using US-280 (east) and GA-49 to Americus. Saw a marker that noted Charles Lindburgh's first solo flight there. Continued on GA-49 to Andersonville, site of the (in)famous prison camp. Spent some time there learning about the plight of the Union POWs. After several hours, we got on the road again - using GA-26 this time. We crossed the Chattahoochie River at Columbus (time change) and saw LOTS of strip clubs in Phenix City, Alabama... Got on US-80 next and used it to I-85 (near Tuskeegee). After driving through Montgomery, got back on US-80. Stopped for gas in Demopolis (1800L). This was a different way than we usually drove to Meridian - it takes a lot longer... We made it to Nicky's parents house (Meridian) at 2030L.