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The Vegas Trail: Day 1

The journey begins.

Our journey began well. Causeman and I visited the local Hertz in the morning to bargain for an oxen and cart. After a long wait, we managed to secure a good deal on a Toyota Sienna, whom we have affectionately named Biff. We were please with the size of Biff - roomy and spacious.

Biff


We then picked up the Big E, and after a stop at the local saloon, we were on our way West to New York where SCheng would join us.

The local saloon


We found a trail helpfully labeled I-90 West: To New York City, and we were off to the races.

Unfortunately, inclement weather struck in the form of torrential downpours. Somehow, we were able to survive, and 4 hours later (after a stop at an exotic watering hole called Starbucks), we entered the great state of New York.

And that's when disaster struck. The oxen were backed up for miles and miles on CT-15 South.


We were 1.5 miles away from our exit when we encountered the jam. And 2 hours later, we were 0.7 miles away from the exit. We had to take a detour, but with the aid of our guide, Garmin, we were able to find our way downtown to meet SCheng. We had planned on arriving at 6:11pm, but because of the delays, we ended up arriving at 9:30pm.

The long journey sapped our morale and strength, but upon arrival, we met with some friendly locals and feasted on victuals.



The late hour forced us to take up lodging in New York City, the cesspool of corruption and humanity. Quarters are tight, but we remain hopeful for tomorrow.



The Trip So Far
Boston to New York. Time traveled: 7 hours.

Tomorrow's Itinerary
New York to Indiana

Morale
Beaten down, but not defeated.

Rations
300 bullets. Spare Yoke. Biff. And left over pizza.