Halfway Home — Day 4/7

Morning in Rolla MO.

Day 4 of this journey marks a literal turning point as we 1) begin by continuing south on I-44, which we picked up yesterday from the I-70 in St. Louis; 2) take I-44 down through the beautiful cave-studded Missouri Ozark mountains into Oklahoma, and via Tulsa to Oklahoma City; 3) veer onto the I-40, and start heading due WEST!

California here we come!

It will be good to put this tangled central corridor behind us. Columbus, Indianapolis, and of course St Louis were all challenging on Day 3.

St Louis exchange—a tangled nest of faded lines and poorly marked rapid lane changes.

Not to keep repeating myself, but as some of you know, of all the cities encountered on this 7-day road trip, St Louis is probably the most harrowing. I have learned to cross it on Sunday, the quietest day of the week, and it’s still a monster. Officially the worst.

I have to admit OK City is in the running, tho. Largely due to those danged ubiquitous faded lines (federal government get on this please!) and poorly marked, multiple lane changes. Keep right. Stay in the left two lanes. Go past this exit, then keep right. Arghhh!

Approaching Oklahoma City from the East, GPS told me to “stay on the I-44 towards I-40”. 😂
For better or worse, I went with the I-35 South, Celtic knot option. (Signs for I-40 helped me make that split second decision at 75 MPH.) But upon review, I think the 344 looks better. Next time.
Timi and Clyde ready to hit the road in Rolla.
Clyde takes a look around during a pitstop at the I-44 Oklahoma information center.
Back at Blue Lake, and all over our planet, the moon is getting full. Do you see it?!

Peaceful travels to us all….and see you next time… in New Mexico!

OBC 🌿🦉🌵

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