On Crossing North America

The drive takes a week to 10 days depending on how hard you push. It can involve bad road food, the shakes after 12 hour days, constipation, born again radio stations, reading USA Today at breakfast and the same room in a different Hampton Inn every night. So is the trip nothing more than temporary discomfort made somewhat bearable by changing scenery?
Sarah and I have made 5 crossings so far and here's a secret. Those journeys are not about getting anywhere. They are about honestly being present where you happen to be at any given moment. That's why we love it so much. There are so many great things to see that way.