This blog is going to chronicle my cross country road trip with a friend from Montana. Beginning in Boston, we are going to drive to Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, and then end our trip in Montana. My friend, from college, bought a car out here for an internship. She needed help driving it back. Knowing that she is from Montana, home of some of the premier fishing in the world, I offered to help with one simple condition: let me stay at your house and fish for a few days!
The plan was set. A few days after graduation we would start West.
After a generous bailout from the "Bank of Sue & Bob" (my parents), and an ever popular last minute packing job, I am ready to begin this journey to the land of big sky and big trout.
Knowing that most of the money that I have with me at this time is not my own, I am going to try and put a twist to this, my latest adventure. I am going to try and cross this great nation on a shoestring, using the resources only necessary to get from point A to Z. Before this journey begins, there are a few added expenses that I will share, so I'm not pasted as a cheater in the future :) film- I will be buying film and I will be documenting every aspect of this trip. food- hey, I gotta eat :) fishing equipment- now, I'm not talking a new rod or anything drastic, I'm simply talking 5 dollars here or there for fishing line and maybe a fly or three.
Now that you all know the concept of this trip, I hope you enjoy hearing about this great land we call home from the eyes of poor college graduate. I promise that although it will be frugal and resource hoarding, this trip will be a blast and I can't wait to share it with you!
In a few hours I am meeting my college friend in Boston. From there, we head West!!
See you on the road!
-rob
Make sure you save enough money to buy a fishing license in Montana; they shoot poachers out there! I took that road in '82 and hit Billings and MT on the rebound from Portland OR. If you are going that far you should also visit Yellowstone (especially if you haven't been there) and see the Tetons too. The ride down from Red Lodge is exciting - hope the car is good. Looking forward to updates. And if you are looking for reading material - "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" is required reading.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this trip, Rob! Stay safe and blog often. Enjoy the fishing!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mum and Da