Today began an 11-hour roadtrip from Ohio to New Jersey. Needless to say, it was a long day.
Some things I noticed about this travel experience:
-There are very few buses on the highways. I saw a couple Greyhounds, and one bus that I think was a Mega Bus, but that was all. In CR there are buses every 100 meters on a road.
- Four lane highways are normal. In CR it's usually two lane.
- Gas stations are shopping meccas. In CR there are locations that are restaurant and souvenir combos, some gas stations may have a few food items, but none of them will sell electronic equipment or children's toys or clothing! I was overwhelmed by all the variety in a simple gas station.
- Tunnels. I know of only one tunnel in all of CR...and today we must have driven through four.
- Rest areas. I love them...stretch your legs, go to the bathroom, run around in an area designated just for people to pull of the highway and take a travel break. Those do not exist in CR! But they need them, for sure.
Something I noticed about me too...that now I don't like driving as much as I did before. I get tired more easily, I cannot concentrate for very long, my vision has gotten worse. I have been spoiled by having a chofer and being able to take the bus anywhere and everywhere. I miss the bus, honestly. I admit that having a car is more convenient in some ways, in MANY ways, but I like the simplicity of taking a bus...and the cost.
Ah well...now in about 48 hours we will be heading back. Wonder who will be driving then?
We will see.
Pura Vida
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