I set off from Nagocdoches around 9:00 AM, since I tend to get drowsy when I get up earlier. My motel was next to Stephen F. Austin University, which has a very pretty campus. As I drove on US 59, I was amazed at the number of RV parks in that part of the country. More than anyone could count!
I broke the day into little chunks to help occupy the time more effectively. Two hours between stops, and about 240 miles per tank of gas. Actually I got wonderful mileage; about 30 MPG out of my 4year old muscle car. Not too shabby. Being paranoid, I topped off the tank between 1/2 and 1/4.
I believe that I listened to every song by The Who, Paul McCartney, and the Beatles over the course of the day. Fun fact: Keith Moon, who was the drummer for The Who and Mama Cass each died in the same London apartment. By the way, the apartment was owned by Harry Nillson, who sold it soon after. I would have after the first death!
As per a request from one of my buds, I emanated Positive Energy toward Little Rock and Memphis. I also decided that I will stop in Memphis on the way back. Graceland and Beale Street are the main attractions. Perhaps I will also see Cybill Shepherd, who coined one of my personal favorite phrases, "Buck up, baby!"
I did my 600 miles and arrived at Cairo, Illinois. There is absolutely nothing there except the motel. Crossing the bridge over the Mississippi River was pretty cool, though.
Another fun fact: On May 19, 1978, I was graduating from high school. This May 19, I'm on my way to an opportunity that I can't believe yet.
