Five hours of driving the first day, felt like a lifetime. I guess it'll take us a while to get into the routine. We stopped in Jacksonville with my friends Alex and Elaina. Alex, from Russia, immediately brought out the Vodka, claiming it's good luck before any big trip. Sure enough, I'm feeling lucky today.

We're still figuring out our course for the rest of the trip. I-40 is sounding good at the moment.

Amie getting comfy a few hours out of Ft. Lauderdale.

How I love cruise control...

The cats elected to not take their own perches, instead prefering to cram onto Haelo's seat. Haelo doesn't seem to mind, at least not yet.

• Background
• Day 0, Packed
• Day 1, Beginning
• Day 2, Into Georgia
• Day 3, Making Miles
• Day 4, Making Up
• Day 5, Momentum
• Day 6, Aztec
• Day 7, Mesa Verde
• Days 8-10, Canyonlands National Park
• Day 11, Arches National Park
• Day 12, All's Well That Ends Well