Day 14-Southaven - Florissant, Missouri (314 Miles- 3993 Total)

Hot on the heels of Day 13 came 14 and the trip North to St. Louis. Compared to other drives this was a doddle, a mere 314 miles, a leisurely 5 hours to do it in, what could possible go wrong you ask?


Now there are few excuses for speeding. A woman in labour, a burning building, an artistic emergency? Alas state trooper John Qubils was not familiar with the latter and as I drove down I-55 in Arkansas he decided to have a word with me. Now I would like to point out to family, employers and friends who read this that the above is a warning. It is not a ticket, I did not get fined, but warned in a stern way that, despite the get in time being 3pm and us running ever so slightly late, this was not cause for speeding. It is safe to say I was bricking myself, the man had a big hat and one of those accents you know suits the words "Bend over!". But all was well and despite Karina's best efforts to get a photo of the incident we drove (legally) on our way.

Shortly after Anna took over the driving and I took solace in a big coke (which might I add was the same price as a small coke, but the medium was more expensive! And they let these people vote!!)


Anywho (notice deviation from the word "So") we're here safely, there's a dodgy bar over the road from the hotel and all is well. The venue seems nice, St. Louis is a hop skip and a bus ride away for fun trips to see the Mississippi, so I'll leave it at that

Your very legal and humble driver

Alan

State lines crossed 2 (13 Total)
Time Zones crossed 0 (2 Total)

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