CHICAGO, IL — After 2 days and a total of 7 hours’ bed rest, 1,000-plus miles, nonstop spontaneity and a 12-ounce steak, life begins to resemble the above shot of Chicago at night. That pic is but one of many photographic screw-ups as I continue fooling around with the new camera, trying to get a handle on it. It’ll all come together soon (yes, I am discovering the joys of a tripod), but for now I’ve got to make instant lemonade, so I figured for this dispatch I’d show you some of my more inspired screw-ups.
How’d I spend the last 2 days? Mostly thus far, like this:
Still in getting from point A to point B mode. All is a blur in point A to point B mode. But tomorrow that all changes. Later in the afternoon, after catching up on my sleep here at the Doubletree Hotel, I’ll begin driving the original Route 66 pathway from its start in Chicago to its end in Santa Monica, CA. Then I’ll finally be able to revert to enjoy-the-moment mode as I spend 10 to 12 days on the 2,400-mile journey. From there it’s up the coast to Oregon along Highway 101, an enjoyable ride in itself. Can’t wait to work the Mini through all those twisties.
Here’s another night shot of Chicago, a screw-up with character:
And finally, why pay to park?
My Tweets will fill you in on additional boring details. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Soon the real fun starts!
Route 66 Dispatch 
rte. 1 is twistier than 101…once you get past san luis obispo – go kerouak go!
“a screw-up with character” — you just described half the people I know