Road Trip - Closing Thoughts

Random facts:

• Gas was $3.05 in New Jersey. It was $3.39 in PA and $3.43 in Connecticut. I don't know why it's so much less expensive in NJ.
• Connecticut has rock walls everywhere. It seemed like every other property was lined with a rock wall. It was beautiful. I can only imagine how stunning that area would be when the leaves change in the fall.
• Hotel beds are uncomfortable. Very, very uncomfortable.
• Cell phones are the worst invention ever. Especially in the hands of 13 years olds in a movie theatre.
• GPS systems are the best invention ever. With my TomTom we didn't get lost once and it rerouted us perfectly when needed. I don't think anyone should even consider taking a trip without one.
• There are TONS of BMWs in New York and Connecticut. I think 1 out of every 4 cars was a BMW. It was crazy. Are you obligated to own a "Beamer" if you live in these states?
  

I couldn't pick a favorite spot. I didn't care for the New York metro area, just too much traffic for my taste. I loved Connecticut. I loved the areas of New Jersey we were in. Sharon's favorite place was Hope, New Jersey which indeed was a very charming, quaint town. I think we'd both consider moving to the area if the future allows.

On the trip, I drove exactly 1146 miles. I drove through 4 states and countless towns. Despite our bad weather at Coney Island, I wouldn't change a thing. The trip was just an insane amount of fun and we all loved the adventure. We're already planning a fall trip. Originally I thought about going south but now I'm leaning toward going further north into New England, especially Massachusetts and Maine. I'd like to visit Martha's Vineyard and Bangor, Maine, as well as a handful of other spots in that general area. New England in the fall would be breathtaking.

I hope you enjoyed reading about the road trip and seeing the photos. Feel free to leave comments.