Most of this second-to-last day of the Spring 2024 OBC Odyssey was spent driving through the Buckeye State, aka Ohio. However, the caravan started off in Indiana, and also touched Pennsylvania for about an hour, before finally landing in upstate New York, a little after 5:00 PM for the night. Four states in one day. I think that’s a record.
Once again, the weather could not have been more cooperative for road tripping. Blue sky and pretty clouds. I give infinite thanks to my guides and angels for helping me choose these particular dates for the drive through Tornado Alley. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Tomorrow’s home stretch forecast is also looking good. What a blessing.
It occurred to me that, being a desert car, my little Subaru has never seen so much greenery in her life, let alone a green spring. Maple trees, lilacs, humidity and all. I hope she likes it!
From my very comfortable hotel room (Microtel rocks!) I watched Legally Blonde (cute!) with dinner (leftover Indian, from Gulzar’s in Richmond, IN). After Reese won her case, Timi and I went for a long walk around the neighborhood. What a treat to take a leisurely stroll, admiring new leaves and tidy yards while enjoying the sweet smell of freshly mown grass. Most of the homes we saw were small and relatively new, but there was one elegant old house, surrounded by a large yard, and numerous squirrel statues. Hmmm.
Maybe it’s me, or all the time zone changes we just drove through in rapid succession, or maybe it’s the time of year, but I can’t believe how late the sun sets here in upstate New York. Although the longest day of the year is only six weeks away, which is wild to think about, too. Time sure flies.
After we got back from the walk, despite it still being light out, we settled in for the night. Very excited to get up early tomorrow, and drive HOME. Timi and Clyde will be sooooo excited to realize where we are, once the car stops and we step out… into our own familiar driveway. No pun intended, but what a trip!
And on that note, once again thank you, dear reader, for joining us.
🙏🏼 OBC 🌵🦉🌿
One Bold Crone 
Yes, Microtel rocks! We stayed at a Microtel in Ann Arbor. They really do small and eco right. They had everything we needed, a cute window seat perch that felt like being in a tree house, and the bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve ever found. A pleasant surprise! You might be home by the time you read this. If so, welcome back. 🙂
The room I stayed in was brand new, too. So cute 🥰 Thanks for the welcome home. Just settling in… ahhhh. 🙏🏼💕
Welcome home!! I hope your last day of driving was just as smooth as the one just described. Can’t wait to hear how it feels to be back. I think I already know how Clyde feels.😆
Thank you, Marilyn! Except for the morning speeding ticket (I wasn’t used to the low limit in New York State; totally my fault) it was sunny smooth sailing all the way home. (And you are right about Clyde!) 😉