Chapter 5. On the Road Again
We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.
—Hilaire Belloc
IN THIS CHAPTER
- The Lure of the Road
- Today’s Blacktop Wanderers
- Hitting the Open Road
- Surviving at the Pump
- Navigation and Maps
More than 80% of Americans take to the road for their vacation, and why not? It’s a great way to see the country. Whether you travel by car, truck, RV, or motorcycle, technology has brought new travel amenities and travel helpers.
The Lure of the Road
If you grew up in the ’50s or ’60s, you understand the lure of the road. This was a time before superhighways…a time when the scenic Route 66 took you from Chicago to Los Angeles…a time when cars were plastered with travel stickers…a time when people jumped in their ...
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