Thanks to Erwin, Jeanine and the kids for hosting me last night in New Jersey. So great to see them.

I made it to Columbus today and I couldnt be happier that I will probably never have to drive the state of Pennsylvania again. Yesterdays leg was a sobering reminder of how long this trip really is.

So far, Ive travelled about 636 miles. This is only about 20% of my journey. Miles to go before I sleep indeed….

I was also thinking about something my brother mentioned. He thought it was fitting that my high school friends Flah and Cal were the last ones to leave my going away party on Friday night. Hes 100% right in saying that.

Tonight, my friend Heep and I went to the Thurman Cafe in the German Village in Columbus. We both took down this obscene burger called The Thurmanator and it almost made Heep puke. Unfortunately, I dont know how to post a picture (or apostrophes) from this Wordpress iPhone app.

(I tweeted a picture of it. If you really want to see a picture, click on the Mikes Twitter Updates link on the right hand side of the page)

As far as driving goes, the rest of the week is pretty easy. I am spending tonight at Heeps house in Columbus and the next two nights in Cincinnati. Were headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton tomorrow. Im so excited to finally check it out after all these years.

After that, the most anticipated part of the trip awaits: Three nights in Paris (IL) to see my college friend Kevin (a.k.a. The Prince of Edgar County).

Im also looking forward to the days ahead and getting to see some new parts of the country.