by vince | May 20, 2013 | Journey Blog
7 Days after………. I have been home now for two days and I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey that we have just finished. It seems more than a week ago when the Atlantic Ocean first came into view at Ormond Beach, Florida. I have to admit that I was...
by vince | May 15, 2013 | Journey Blog
The day after……… The Olds had to be packed into the trailer ready for delivery to the docks tomorrow. I felt a bit sad as I felt like we should be driving again…….I think it has become an addiction – getting into the Olds everyday for 31 days and travelling through...
by vince | May 14, 2013 | Journey Blog
Day 31 Astor to Daytona Beach WE MADE IT! YES, YES, YES, WHOOPEE. It hasn’t sunk in yet. After 31 days on the road, and I think about 200 hours perched on the Olds holding the tiller steering from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, we have arrived. Stopped at...
by vince | May 13, 2013 | Journey Blog
Day 30 Cross City to Astor Another relatively easy driving day for both the driver and Oldsmobile. Mostly on dual carriageway, similar forest to yesterday. Was met by a more modern Oldsmobile at Ocala and Pat the owner followed for quite a few miles. Although we just...
by vince | May 12, 2013 | Journey Blog
Day 29 Tallahassee to Cross City Had an easy driving day today – smooth dual carriageway all the way – not much traffic – beautiful scenery and very, very humid. At least the air-conditioning is very efficient in the Olds and it kept Mark and myself cool, until we...
by vince | May 11, 2013 | Journey Blog
Day 28 Panama City to Tallahassee A decision was made to leave a half an hour earlier at 8.30 am. We were invited to visit the Tallahassee Motor Museum and it was another 15 miles further from where we were staying for the night. The total miles for the day would then...