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Arrival Location: Maumelle Park, Arkansas After a long and lovely drive through various east Texan towns (we opted for the backroads rather than I-30) and various Arkansan hamlets (ah, Arkedelphia, ye city on a hill), we arrived at our campsite not far out of Little Rock. Only slightly dismayed by the prevalence of the over-65 set, we pitched the tent and set off to the nearby Pinnacle State Park, to scale the largest mountain...within...half an hour of Little Rock... - 251 G
the pinnacle Location: Pinnacle Mountain State Park, AR Having scaled said mountain, a friendly native Arkansan snapped our picture. It was a beautiful view, and an excellent way to spend the last few hours before sunset. - 253 G
the descent Location: Maumelle Park, Arkansas After the man at our campsite scoffed at the difficulty of the climb, it didn't even occur to Leslie to change shoes. Our adventurers chose, however, to climb up the rock slide rather than the easy trail, and Leslie's creativity was tested when descending the slope in slippery sandals (Bryan bounded down like a billy goat). - 260 G
Hot Springs Bathhouse Location: Hot Springs, AR We didn't take baths. But we did take the self-guided tour. - 270 G
Fathers' Day Location: Ouchita Lake, AR After our driving tour of the Ouchita Mountains and Lake and 1-hour jetski rental (woo!), we took a moment to pause, and appreciate our absent fathers. [Bryan is sorry for not calling.] - 271 G
fathers' day Location: Lake Ouchita, AR Happy Fathers' Day, once again. - 273 G
Graceland Location: Graceland, Memphis, TN Graceland, as it turns out, cost $25. We got as far as the ticket booth and turned back, but not before taking some smarmy pictures and leaving Bryan's camera in the post office (so we actually got to visit Graceland twice). Elvis lives. - 277 G
Nashville at sunset Location: Nashville, Tennessee While we were underwhelmed by Memphis (we probably just didn't drive through the right parts), Nashville was charming. A shot of downtown as we drove to the Opryland Hotel. - 295 G
The Art Institute Location: Chicago Our first stop on Monday was the Art Institute of Chicago. As we arrived half an hour before it opened, we had time to linger in the sculpture garden (pictured) and trot down to Lake Michigan for the view. - 296 G
Thousands of Avalokitesvaras Location: Chicago A shout-out to Clare. I was really thrilled to see all the Buddhist art. Really. Thrilled. - 301 G
All tuckered out Location: Hyatt Regency, Printer's Row After an exhausting day of romping around downtown Chicago, the task of consciousness proves too much for Bryan. He collapses. - 304 G
Art Institute: Reprise Location: Art Institute of Chicago Tres Magritte, no? We decided to return on Tuesday to catch what we'd missed of the Art Institute before heading south to the University area. - 305 G
La Universidad Location: Chicago Our big adventure Tuesday was finding and visiting the University of Chicago, which required further exploration of the L and a 3 mile hike. But the trek was worth it--the campus was beautiful and the neighborhood was very cool. - IMG 2151
Shout out to Delia Location: This is Leslie...somewhere. Oh yes! In nowhere, TX, in front of a sign for Lupe's Mexican Restaurant, in honor of the Boone family, who frequents the place in Marshall and Longview. - IMG 2234
Location: Smoky Mountains Natl Park - IMG 2235
State number four! Location: Great Smoky Mountains Natl Park Another state border under our belt. - sun1
Downtown Chicago Location: After a day of driving, we finally arrived in Chicago (downtown pictured) and checked in at the lovely Hyatt on Printers Row. - IMG 2144
Packing Location: Austin, TX Since Bryan takes pictures like a scientist, all stages of a trip merit careful documentation. While it may not be very interesting to you, our faithful viewers, bear with us for the packing pictures. (The highlight reel is over.) - IMG 2145
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Pip Location: This is Pip. He's a marble painted like a hippo. He's been riding around on the dashboard for several months now (since we adopted him at the Pecan St Festival), so it was only natural that he make the cross-country trip with us. We inflict all of our aggression and abusive tendencies on him since Buddy the kite died. He takes it like a champ. - IMG 2147
Roughing it Location: Technology makes road trips much easier. In addition to hosting all our pictures and allowing us to check email every time we see a phone jack, Bryan's laptop provides us with endless hours of music, books on tape, and a program to teach Leslie how to type in Dvorak (constant self-improvement, yes). That wad of grass in the cup-holder is Killer Jr, the plant we're bringing to George. Sadly, it's now far closer to dead. - IMG 2148
Bryan drives Location: Most of Saturday involved driving through little-traveled east Texas towns. Note the trees in the background. Must be nearing Arkansas. - IMG 2149
The Road Location: East Texas road - IMG 2150
Mr. Frog Man Location: We have many friends along for the ride. The most useful (Killer Jr just makes us sad; Pip usually sits in time-out) is Mr. Frog Man, who holds the computer open while it's playing music. - IMG 2152
Location: Texarkana This is as close as we could get to a shot of the state line. Welcome to Arkansas (state #2). - IMG 2153
The Road Location: Texarkana Notice how the road map is reflected on the windshield. The idea was cooler than the picture turned out. Where's Clare when you need her? - IMG 2154
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Creative Driving Location: the road This is, oh yes, Leslie steering with her foot. Yes, Dad, I'm a hazard to myself and others. Really, though, it was only for a minute. - IMG 2156
Pitchin' Location: Maumelle Park, AK Our campsite in the wilderness (if by "wilderness" you mean "trailer park full of old people"). We apologize for being too lazy to rotate these pictures. There are just so many... - IMG 2157
Our Noble Steed Location: Maumelle Park, AK The faithful Jetta.