Ok - so I drove from Bishop to Phoenix mostly the day before yesterday - listening to Harry Potter Book 7 - FYI - Here are a few MUSTS for living on the road or at least making long drives:
1. Audio Book - Pick something you've read - so you can day dream and miss some and not worry about it.
2. Continental Breakfasts - just walk right in the door (wearing nic(er)) clothes - smile at the person working behind the counter and then just walk right over.....eat your hearts content. Its better to do this at places that have multiple buildings...
3. Diet Soda with Caffeine - this will keep you awake but it kinda sucks so -
4. Keep your sleeping bag and pillow(s) (or even better a quilt) handy - so you can pull over at rest areas and sleep a few hours.
5. Driving at night is best - since there's no one on the road
6. Don't speed - its not worth it - just set cruise control to 5 MPH under the speed limit - save gas - save money - its a lot easier too - you don't have to pay as much attention.
7. Panera - mark out these on your google earth maps - so you can stop and do internet
8. Public Library - in the absense of Panera - these generally have internet - though often restricted use (no FTP etc) - but you can hang out in these all day without paying $$ whereas in Panera you tend to buy a bagel or soup.
9. Stop and Take Pictures - If you see something cool - freaking don't hesitate to stop - even turn around if you have to - trust me - its worth the 10 minutes + its a nice break from the monotonoy.
10. Talk on the Cell Phone - this is a great way to kill time - call all your friends and chat away... =)
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