Drove the West Virginia Turnpike and I-77 into Virginia and got as far as Wytheville where I turned in for the night. The truck hit 37,000 miles as I got off the interstate. Wytheville is always one of the cheaper places to get gas on my trio, so I always fill up before getting into West Virginia which is usually 20 cents more.
Gas the first two days on the road was a high of $2.87 in Morris, Illinois, and a low of $2.60 in Crawfordsville, Indiana (usually also a low price). Gas in Wytheville was $2.68.
I got a room at the Econolodge for $46.61 with tax and had the buffet at Shoney's right by it. I was a bit shocked at the 10+% tax on the meal. What do they think they are, Chicago?
NOVEMBER 22nd
An interesting ride leaving Wytheville as there was major fog in the valleys which was made really bright by the sun shining through and off it. You don't usually see this kind of weather.
One fun part of the trip is leaving Virginia where you go down a major decline, complete with run-away truck ramps. Always makes you think when you see that big 'ol grill coming up fast behind you.
Entering North Carolina there is a really nice welcome center.
Headed for Those Porkchop Sammiches. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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