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Google Maps Has No Idea What's Happening
I say goodbye to Sarah, almost die to a cement truck, Google Maps loses its marbles, and we have good ramen.
Owning a Car is Expensive
New tires on the car, a giant trash park, and a very American movie experience.
Virginia Beach Loves Strawberries
Visiting my friend Sarah in Virginia beach and going strawberry picking
A Return to Capitols
Visiting Harrisburg to save time later, then eating way too much pizza.
Welcome Back to the United States
My arms get destroyed, the drone flies in New York (state), and I enter a surveillance state of a hotel.
Sophia's Work Experience Gets Us Puppy Time
Yummy crepes, a big museum, puppies, and perusing the town.
Lots of Fish, Maple Leafs Fail, and an Impromptu Tattoo
A nice breakfast before a day at the aquarium, followed by some impulse decisions.
I'm Addicted to Board Games
Sophia experiences Denny's for the first time, we play board games for hours, and I become infatuated by trains
We Can't Stop Building IKEA Furniture
Joah sleeps in, I explore Toronto, and we build even more furniture.
Exploring Toronto, and Seeing Good Friends
Real men build IKEA furniture while watching Surfs Up.
I hate the 401 I hate the 401 I hate the 401
I hate the 401 I hate the 401 I hate the 401 I hate the 401 I hate the 401 I hate the 401 I hate the 401 I hate the 401 I hate the 401 I hate the 401
A Rather Uneventful Day
Returning to Montreal, temporarily saying bye to Claire, and having some time to myself downtown.
Back in Quebec City
We return to Quebec City, enjoying much nicer weather and a very nice dinner.
Moose.
Big silly dummy head moose jumps in front of the car (though we're in their territory, not the other way around)
The Smallest Province
We visit Saint John, a waterfall comes from the sky, and we make it all the way out to PEI.
Welcome to New Brunswick
Claire misjudges the force of nature, we get to New Brunswick, and we fall into the Loblaws marketing ploys.
Maybe Quebec Isn't So Bad
Exploring Quebec City, including a funicular railway!
Everything is French
We make it to Quebec, the Frenchiest of provinces.
The Long Drive Back to Guelph
Driving back to Guelph, and climbing for a third time.
The Mounted Animal Nature Trail is No More
On the Mounted Animal Nature Trail you'll be sure to see, all Mother Nature's favorite pets all sitting rigidly! They're never hungry anymore, they're last meal left them stuffed! Don't worry they won't walk away, if you you try to pet their fluff!
An Enjoyable Day in Elora
Spending the day in the voted most beautiful town in Ontario, before heading north to Tobermory.
Niagara Falls is A Very Touristy Place
Getting a photo with the Cambridge sign, then heading to Niagara to check that off the list.
I'm a Big City Kid Now
Taking Claire to Toronto, then spending some time there myself before heading north and making a big mistake.
Claire Learns to Drive
Claire gets her G1, we all go bowling, spend too much at the arcade, then eat way too much food.
You're Tired? Climb More!
Relaxing at home, being a personal driver, and even more climbing.
A Very Windy, Minecrafty Day
We watch the Minecraft movie, completely oblivious to the chaos outside.
Welcome to Guelph, Now Climb
I destroy my body by climbing in Guelph, also, election!
Back in Canada
I drive, and drive, and drive, until I'm back in Canada.
A Farewell to Kyle
Some car trouble investigations, and I say goodbye to Kyle before starting my trek up north.
A Return to Visiting Capitals
We visit our first capital in a while, return Kyle to his homeland, and fly the drone for the first time.
A Day of Driving
We give up on Chicago and start heading south again.
Have I Mentioned We're Waiting?
Car repairs and more DoorDash while my hopes fade for my ballot.
The Waiting Game Continues
Waiting on the mail service, giant gravel pits, and good pizza.
Welcome to Wisconsin
The last capital for a few days, making Kyle sad, and finally a "proper" place to sleep
The Liminal Spaces of Chicago
After tire troubles, we head back to Chicago along an alternate route that takes us to some spooky places.
Playing the Waiting Game
Visiting another capital while we wait for the Canadian embassy
Chicago: The Windy City
Small town boys take a trip to the big city
Are All The Capitols Under Construction?
More under construction capitol buildings, along with food delivery robots that don't understand the rules of the road
The City of Nashville Stole $15 From Me
Waffle House, Kentucky pinwheels, taxpayer dollars, pretty princess t-shirts, and the city of country music.
One Pretty Capitol, One Ugly Capitol
Leaving the mountains and venturing into the plains.
The Appalachias Cry on Us
Something new, something cheap, something old, and something cold. Or however that saying goes.
Cheap South Carolinan Ramen
A run after a shower, golden hour, cheap ramen, and crazy South Carolina drivers.
It Doesn't Get More Southern Than This
Except where it does.
The Magical World of Disney Springs
Disney Springs, a journey into the rainforest, dangerous bikers, and the start of our criminal careers.
Canadian Man Becomes Florida Man
Even more CBP troubles, sweet Georiga, and breezy Florida
Sweet Home Alabama
Kyle gets food spilled on him, we explore a capitol with a troubled past, and we forget how timezones work
The Tallest Capitol Building
More customs challenges, showers, good food, and a suspiciously shaped capitol building
It's Texas Time
USCIS troubles and a sprint through Texas
Waffle House Never Closes
Waffle House in the aftermath of a storm, along with two capitols and some oil extraction
Kyle Joins the Trip
Lunch, rain, car repairs, and small-town America
A Rainy Minecraft Day
Rain, rain, and more rain. Also a Minecraft meal.
A Day of Culture
Pokemon GO, thunder, and the Minecraft movie make an appearance
Triple State Trouble
A tri-state day, with prettier drives and good friends.
The Double Capital Day
The adventure towards the middle of the country continues, and some bad weather.
A Brand New State of Matter
Mormon Utah is followed by a state I've never been to, Wyoming.
The Prickly Points of a Prickly Cactus
A trapoline park, a visit to the zoo, and a goodbye for now.
Sushi, Drinks, and Owen's Birthday
A trip to Meow Wolf in Santa Fe is followed by a totally reasonable amount of drinking.
Good Friends and the Trippy Warehouse
Meeting up with friends leads to an unusual sensory experience.
The Friendly Religious Bikers
A lot of driving, with some nice views and nice bikers along the way. Also, wooden aliens.
A Very Hot Desert
The desert is hot, but so are these gas prices.
A Ill-Fated Amtrak Journey
A beautiful ride on the Coast Starlight ends in somewhat disaster.
Back to Northern California
A short flight up north, cool trains, good food, and a good friend.
Crowded Science and Pizza Troubles
I take a much needed shower, attend a science museum, and fight Dominos for my pizza
My Personal Penthouse (maybe)
A trip into downtown LA, a self driving car, and a light rail system
A Train Nerds Paradise
A visit to the San Diego model railway museum, and then a hard pivot to Salvation Mountain
Yerba Buena Road
Pretty scenery, expensive gas, and a return to the ocean
Revisiting Sacramento
A return to yesterdays capitol, this time with clouds and horses
Coyotes, Coffee, and Capitols
A visitor in the night, and a little delay thanks to California
The First Foray Into "Sunny" California
Sunny California proves to very much not live up to its name.
The Oregon Coast
Heading down the coast is met with not-so-friendly weather conditions
A Milkshake and the First Camp
The second capitol of the trip, a milkshake, and a wild Oregon coastline
It All Starts Here
The trip gets off to an early start, with the first capitol building on the first day.