Eat, Write, Drive (On US Route 6)

Friends have asked if my upcoming six week road trip is some kind of therapeutic, memoir-sparking voyage of self-discovery, to which I respond, "No.  I'm gathering information about a historic road and what to do along the way.  Period."

Even if I had large issues to work out (I don't at the moment), I'm not a "licking my wounds" type of person.  If I'm in a bad mood, I search for ways to brighten it - whether through upbeat, positive company, a great meal, a good night's sleep, or a drive on a country road.  Fortunately, this "Stay On Route 6" project incorporates all of these things, and this blog provides me with the vehicle to pass my observations and suggestions on to you.

Does it sound as if I've donned one of my 347 rose-colored glasses?  Well, I've traveled enough to know that not everything will be perfect and wonderful.  As I plan to set out on this 3,652 mile drive, I face the highest prices at the gas pump in years (ever?), and a rain storm that hovers over the East Coast like the alien ship in the short-lived TV drama, V.

Eastern Terminus of Route 6, Provincetown, MA

I drive a hybrid, so that cuts down on travel costs (might I insert here a case for alternate fuels, or recommend the purchase - if you can afford it - of a hybrid).  And I can't control the weather; I can only say these moody, wet skies will lend texture to my photos and videos.


I'll drive slowly and carefully.  And I'll report back.  Keep reading.......