2012 Solo Road Trip: Day 11 (Nashville, NT to St. Louis, MO)

Stopped in Evansville, Indiana to photograph one of the two remaining "blue period" Greyhound terminals, got an unscheduled oil change to celebrate driving 4,000 miles. Sitting in a Wal-Mart: It's so disorienting, being on the road - but not being on the road. About ten minutes of panic as I briefly lost my mobile phone. I am really on a rhythm these days. Can't wait to return to "normal." Evening: Shot some swell St. Louis neon. Tomorrow: Chicago!

102 NW 3rd St. Evansville, IN [GMap]

2012 Solo Road Trip: Day 10 (Jefferson, TN to Nashville, NT)

The Nashville "Parthenon"

I got caught behind two lengthy trains to get this shot

Nashville street art

More Nashville street art

Mellow day: Hugs to Chip and Jana Hall. Relaxing drive to Nashville and time to do some much-needed laundry. I hate that chore - except when I've been on the road too long. At least I'm forced to sit still for a while, to breathe, to think about where I've been and where I'm going. Oh, and now my clothes will stop stinking (for a while). Evening dedicated to a street art search and some neon videography.

2012 Solo Road Trip: Day 9 (Atlanta, GA to Jefferson, TN)

Chattanooga Street Art

Knoxville Ghost Sign

Relaxing drive (after sharing fond farewells with Sue VerHoef), street art exploration in Chattanooga and Knoxville, and an awesome night with Chip and Jana Hall. We shared a terrific meal, toured parts of Carson-Newman university, and spent hours chatting (and sharing our favorite YouTube videos). Tomorrow: Nashville!

2012 Solo Road Trip: Day 8 (Munford, AL to Atlanta, GA)

Sleeping in, relaxing chat, mellow drive, delightful visit, tasty BBQ, welcome sleep. A great day driving from Munford to Atlanta to see Sue. Few things are as nice as the chance to spend hours chatting with a good friend. Looking forward to tomorrow too!

Chip Hall, Imacoming!

2012 Solo Road Trip: Day 7 (Tupelo, MS to Munford, AL)

Seeing my father for the first time in 32 years
(photo by the incomparable Geni Certain)

Visiting family in northern Alabama. Conversation, contemplation, and evening rain. Heading to Atlanta tomorrow, seeing Sue VerHoef!

2012 Solo Road Trip: Day 6 (Austin, TX to Tupelo, MS)

About 800 miles of driving today - Highlight: Shooting the Joe's Liquors rotosphere. Now it's time to catch up on a little sleep and get ready for tomorrow's visit with Larry Wood, Geni Certain, and Johanna Elemenopee. Looking forward!

2012 Solo Road Trip: Day 5 (San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX)

Searching for street art in Austin, Texas

That's me, beating on a piece of office equipment after seeing Office Space

Slept in at the Cothams', savored two juicy, tender BBQ meals in Lockhart (Smitty's and Blacks), and spent a fabulous day in Austin... Street art, neon photography, an Office Space quote-a-long, lodging at the 1938 Austin Motel: Wow, I love this trip! Only downside: I'm looking at an 11+ hour drive tomorrow.