I had scheduled a campus tour at the University of Alabama and I've been wanting to go for a long time. Finally, I get to go.
Waking up and introGetting in the truck and beginning my tripWhat I did the night beforeI wanted to rent a car to take this trip. That didn't happen.Briefly discuss why the Jeep was in the shop for so longWent to pick up my friend and he overslept, which delayed me.I never picked him up. He woke up eventually (Hitting my first traffic jam.What I hope to get out of this trip.Stopped at the first interstate highway rest stop which had a Space Center exhibit.Traffic is getting bad for no reason other than people from Tennessee riding in the left lane and not passing.Chapter 6 (In Tuscaloosa)
Haven't stopped to eat yet.Google Maps is rarely wrong, but it is my choice for mapping.I don't use GPS at all.It's rare that broadcast TV have their own weather radarOn the campus of the University of AlabamaIn the hotel roomLooking for something to do todayExploring the areaFirst impressions of the "Strip" (University Blvd)Everything's closedReminds me of UVMCameras everywhereSince everything's closed, there's no bathroomsTaking a look at the UA baseball stadiumI wonder what the economic impact is for the city because of the Universityhttps://en.everybodywiki.com/Jasons_Senior_Men%27s_Honorary
Speaking with some Canadians who were out looking at the campusRandom cool thing about Tuscaloosa: Amtrak train stopNot sure of what the Real ID thing is suppose to solveIn Northport to do this:In Oakman AL driving through on AL 69 taking the back road to Interstate 65Hilly and curvy roadChecking to see of WJLX is onAt Buc-ee's near Athens ALThe place is busyThere's stuff everywhereNo one would get the HEB referenceTexas-style sweet tea is nothing like you've hadI was suppose to be home, but I'm still driving in Alabama!Closing remarksPhotos