Memphis

I originally was going to drive to Little Rock today but the sun was out, I wasn't tired yet and there was gas in the car so Leo and I drove to Memphis. I drove out into the suburbs to use my gift card for Steak and Shake, then backtracked a few miles to find an affordable hotel. This place is only eight dollars more than the Austin place but it is so much nicer. Clean! Hot water! Easier to sneak Leo in this time! Hopefully their continental breakfast is better than the one in Austin - it was stale Cherrios.

The drive today wasn't as exciting to me since it was all U.S. driving. But in Waco, Texas I got off the interstate because 1) I wanted to avoid Dallas at all costs 2) it was shorter distance-wise. It was nice, because it was almost all four lane highway with the same speed limits as the interstate, plus I got to drive through a few little towns that were interesting to see. I stopped for lunch in Athens, Texas where a guy on a bicycle yelled, "How's it going?" as I walked Leo outside. I got back on the interstate in Texarkana.

I don't have any perspective on the Mexico trip yet, but I am so glad I did it. I already miss it and everyone I left there. I've come back older and wiser!